Classic Moist Yellow Cake 🍰✨
A timeless, light, and fluffy yellow cake that’s perfect for any celebration. With its soft texture and rich flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour – 2½ cups (315 g)
- Baking powder – 2½ teaspoons
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (soft) – 1 cup (226 g)
- Granulated sugar – 1¾ cups (350 g)
- Large eggs – 4 (room temperature)
- Egg yolks – 2 (room temperature)
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Whole milk – 1 cup (240 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C / 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar:
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until pale, fluffy, and light in texture.
- Add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Add the dry ingredients to the batter in three portions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently just until combined—do not overmix.
- Prepare the pan(s):
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
- Bake:
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: about 30–35 minutes for round pans, or 40–45 minutes for a sheet pan.
- Cool the cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
This Classic Moist Yellow Cake is the perfect base for any frosting or topping, or you can enjoy it just as it is. Slice it, serve it, and enjoy! 🎂💛
