Yellow Cake From Scratch

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Cuisine: American

A moist, buttery yellow cake with classic vanilla flavor, perfect for celebrations or everyday desserts, appealing to bakers of all skill levels.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Cream together butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
  4. Finally, add milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into a prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake at 300°F for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

617 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 66.9g 24% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16684.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 326mg 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 178mg 14% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

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

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