Basic Two Egg Yellow Cake
A classic yellow cake with tender crumb and rich vanilla flavor, perfect for celebrations or everyday desserts, suited for all cake lovers seeking a moist, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour 2 to 4 cake pans.
- Sift together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
- Add the soft shortening to the dry ingredients.
- Pour in 1/2 cup milk and vanilla extract. Beat on low to moisten the mixture, then beat for 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping the bowl as necessary.
- Add the eggs and 1/4 cup milk. Beat for 1 1/2 minutes on medium speed.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake until done, approximately 25 to 30 minutes for 2 layers. Adjust baking time if using thinner layers.
- Cool the cakes slightly before removing from pans. Cool completely before icing.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
626
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).