Description
The Best Yellow Cake is a delightful, nostalgic treat that brings joy to any gathering. With its moist, fluffy texture and rich buttery flavor, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea. Easy to make and versatile, it can be served plain or dressed up with your favorite frosting. Indulge in a slice of happiness with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting or serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg