Yellow Layer Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A classic yellow layer cake featuring a moist, tender crumb with rich vanilla flavor. Perfect for celebrations or everyday desserts, its sweet and buttery taste appeals to all ages. Customizable with your favorite frosting, it offers a versatile base for creative decorating and special occasion treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter flavored Crisco
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups water

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, Crisco, and eggs until well combined.
  2. Add flour, baking powder, vanilla, salt, and water to the mixture.
  3. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
  6. Allow the cake to cool before frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

527 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 55.8g 20% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12415.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 267.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1547mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

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

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