Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of The Best Yellow Cake, a delightful treat perfect for celebrations or a cozy dessert at home. Its fluffy texture and sweet vanilla flavor create a warm atmosphere that brings family and friends together. Each slice, with its golden-yellow hue, can be lavishly topped with chocolate frosting or simply dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. Experience the joy of baking this classic cake that promises to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (4-5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before removing from pans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg