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Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe

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This Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe is a classic, moist, and fluffy dessert bursting with buttery vanilla flavor. Made from simple pantry staples, it’s easy to bake and perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or any occasion where you want a comforting, sweet treat from scratch.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and lightly dust them with flour or line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and avoid lumps.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes; this is essential for a tender, airy cake.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the pure vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the dry flour mixture and whole milk into the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Pour Batter and Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool Completely: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs, butter, and milk for the best texture and mixing.
  • Mix batter just until combined to maintain a soft, tender crumb.
  • Measure flour accurately using a kitchen scale or spoon-and-level method for consistent results.
  • Use a kitchen scale to evenly divide batter between pans for uniform layers.
  • Test cake doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.

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