One-Step Yellow Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist and tender yellow cake with a rich buttery flavor, perfect for celebrations or everyday treats. Its simple ingredients and quick preparation make it accessible for bakers of all levels, and it pairs beautifully with frosting, fruit, or just a dusting of powdered sugar.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Beat on high speed with a mixer for 4 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.
  4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

510 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 48.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 75.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 260.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 69.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

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

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