How to Make Yellow Cake Made from Scratch - A Step-by-Step Guide

Yellow cake is a classic dessert that brings back memories of childhood birthday parties and family gatherings. This simple yet delicious cake is a crowd pleaser, and making it from scratch only adds to its charm. The process of creating a yellow cake from scratch is not only rewarding but also allows for a personalized touch that is hard to achieve with store-bought mixes. With the right ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a moist and fluffy yellow cake that will be the ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Beat sugar and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating just to combine. Stir in vanilla and pour cake batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cool cake completely and top with your favorite frosting.
  • Nutrition

    139 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 181mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 35mg