Yellow "Scratch" Cake
A classic yellow cake with a tender crumb and rich buttery flavor, perfect for celebrations or everyday treats. Its simple ingredients and straightforward method make it accessible for bakers of all levels, offering a delightful, moist texture and versatile base for frosting or fillings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put butter in a bowl until soft.
- Add sugar and cream well.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Sift self-rising flour with baking powder.
- Alternate adding milk and sifted flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing after each addition.
- Mix with electric beater or by hand until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).