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How to Make Scottley's Basic Yellow Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade cake, and Scottley's Basic Yellow Cake is a classic recipe that's sure to become a favorite in your household. This simple yet delicious cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a Sunday afternoon treat.

What sets Scottley's Basic Yellow Cake apart is its moist, tender crumb and rich, buttery flavor. It's a versatile recipe that can be dressed up with your favorite frosting, or enjoyed plain with a cup of coff...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 ⅔ cups white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cups milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 to 9 - inch round cake pans

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

    • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 297mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 94mg

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