Easy Yellow Layer Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful yellow layer cake with tender crumb, perfect for celebrations or everyday desserts, appealing to bakers of all skill levels looking for a classic treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted flour
  • 2 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 c. milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Fold in sugar, shortening, butter, vanilla, eggs, and milk until well combined.
  4. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool before frosting or serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

852 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 54.7g 70% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 331mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1647mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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