If you're new to baking or want to perfect a classic, this yellow cake recipe is for you. This basic, yet classic cake is a solid foundation for building or expanding your baking skills.
Recipe for Homemade Yellow Cake
Ingredients You Will Need:
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
¾ cup milk
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Combine the eggs in the butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, continually stirring. Add the milk and vanilla, and then, using a mixer, combine the wet and dry ingredients. Keep mixing until the batter is smooth.
Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes. You can test the doneness of the cake by sticking a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, then your cake is finished. It's also possible to make two small cakes with this recipe or divide the batter for cupcakes.
Making an Easy Chocolate Frosting
For a quick and extremely simple chocolate frosting recipe, take sweetened condensed milk and add a few teaspoons of cocoa powder to it. Stir until it becomes thick and apply it to your yellow cake.
Creating a Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
For a more traditional frosting with a lovely buttercream flavor, combine one cup of cocoa powder, ¾ cup of butter, �" cup of milk, two teaspoons vanilla extract and five cups powdered sugar. Beat all ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth.
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