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Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe

Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe
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This easy Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe offers a perfectly moist, fluffy, and classic cake with simple ingredients and clear steps. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or cozy treats, it delivers a tender crumb, rich buttery flavor, and delightful vanilla aroma that will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Measure out all your ingredients precisely before beginning.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and salt throughout the flour, ensuring a uniform rise.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. This step incorporates air, which contributes to the cake’s soft texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract for that signature warm flavor.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the flour mixture in thirds to the butter mix, alternating with milk in two additions. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature to help the batter mix evenly for better texture.
  • Mix just until ingredients are combined to avoid a dense cake.
  • Use fresh baking powder for proper rise and fluffiness.
  • Properly grease and flour pans to prevent sticking and achieve even baking.
  • Check the cake starting 5 minutes before the timer to avoid overbaking and drying out.

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