If I had to choose among all my cakes, this one would win first place because it is delicious by itself yet versatile enough to accommodate a wide range of buttercreams. The cake combines the soft texture of white cake with the buttery flavor of yellow cake. Using all the yolks instead of whole eggs produces a rich yellow color, fine texture and delicious flavor.
Provided by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Categories Mixer Dairy Egg Dessert Bake Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Mother's Day Wedding Father's Day Birthday Shower Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl lightly combine the yolks, 1/4 cup milk, and vanilla.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix on low speed for 30 seconds to blend. Add the butter and the remaining 3/4 cup milk. Mix on low speed until the dry ingredients are moistened. Increase to medium speed (high speed if using a hand mixer) and beat for 1 1/2 minutes to aerate and develop the cake's structure. Scrape down the sides. Gradually add the egg mixture in 3 batches, beating for 20 seconds after each addition to incorporate the ingredients and strengthen the structure. Scrape down the sides.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the surface with a spatula. The pans will be about 1/2 full. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when pressed lightly in the center. The cakes should start to shrink from the sides of the pans only after removal from the oven.
- Let the cakes cool in the pan on racks for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides with a small metal spatula and invert onto greased wire racks. To prevent splitting, reinvert so that the tops are up and cool completely before wrapping airtight.
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Janeth Swai
jswai@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a classic butter cake.
Kaitlyn Magill
kaitlynmagill@aol.comThis cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just a simple dessert.
HA Hriday Das
h.d@gmail.comI love the way this cake looks when it's finished. The golden brown crust is so inviting.
Nakale Matias Karlos
n_karlos99@hotmail.frThe flavor of this cake is amazing. It's rich and buttery, with a hint of vanilla.
Caleb Wynn
calebwynn95@yahoo.comThis cake is so moist and fluffy, it just melts in your mouth.
Prince Akter
akter-p8@gmail.comI've tried a lot of different butter cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.
George Nagy
nagy82@hotmail.comI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Dean
dean@hotmail.comI'm definitely going to be making this cake again and again.
Humphreys Munchies
m_humphreys@yahoo.comThis cake is so good, I could eat it every day!
indra shrestha
s.indra@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a classic butter cake.
the crazy boy
b-t@gmail.comThe recipe is easy to follow, even for a beginner baker.
Maxamed Dalab
maxamed_d75@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just a simple dessert.
BABUL SHOHEL
shohel_b@yahoo.comI love the way this cake looks when it's finished. The golden brown crust is so inviting.
Sibghatullah Zafarzai
zafarzai.sibghatullah22@gmail.comThe cake is moist and fluffy, with a delicate crumb. The flavor is rich and buttery, with a hint of vanilla.
Jami Rasulov
jamir59@yahoo.comThis Downy Yellow Butter Cake is a classic recipe that I've been making for years. It's always a hit with my family and friends.