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Yellow Cake Recipe

A classic yellow cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Baking, Cake, Yellow Cake
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