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Favorite Yellow Cake

This yellow cake is a classic. It pairs perfectly with so many different fillings and frostings. Make it in a 13x9 pan for easy serving or create a traditional round layer cake.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 20 squares
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups sifted flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 13x9 pan well.
  • Beat together butter and sugar until fluffy and lightened in texture. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 4 eggs
  • Add salt and baking powder, mixing well. Add 1 cup flour and stir gently.
    2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3 cups sifted flour
  • Add half the milk, as well as vanilla and almond extract. Mix with spatula until incorporated, stirring from the bottom to the top.
    1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Add another cup flour, stirring again. Add remaining milk, stir. Add the last flour and stir until just combined.
  • Pour batter into your prepared pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-33 minutes, until cake tester comes out with just a few crumbs.
  • Let cool for ten minutes in pan, then turn out to a wire rack to cool the rest of the way. Frost as desired and eat within a day or two. Alternatively, frost in the pan once completely cooled.

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Equipment

Stand Mixer
Stand Mixer
Non-Stick 9 x 13-Inch Pan
Spatula Set
Spatula Set

Notes

  • If you don't have almond extract, use an extra teaspoon of vanilla instead. The almond adds a great zip of flavor that makes the cake taste that much better.
  • If you prefer to create a layer cake, bake this in three nine-inch round cake pans. Bake at the same 350 degrees but for just 24 minutes. Make sure you let the cake cool in the pans before you turn them out.
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.3g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 110mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 15.7g

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.