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Homemade Yellow Cake – Soft, Buttery, & Perfect Every Time!

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A classic homemade yellow cake that’s soft, buttery, and foolproof for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

Find it online: https://thecookingjournal.com/homemade-yellow-cake-perfect-recipe/