Best 2 Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable treat that melts in your mouth? Look no further than the fluffy yellow layer cake, a classic dessert that never fails to impress. Its layers of golden sponge cake envelop a creamy and light filling, creating a combination of textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet escape, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect fluffy yellow layer cake, ensuring a delightful experience for every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLUFFY YELLOW LAYER CAKE



Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake image

I saw this on America's Test Kitchen. I have made several yellow cakes from recipezaar, and while most of them were good, none of them had that light and fluffy "box cake" texture without the boxed mix taste (ewwww). This is a wonderful cake. I won't post a pic of my cake, because I was practicing with a new cake decorating tool I bought and it looks a little funny! NOTE: I forgot to put "melted" after the butter.

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups cake flour, plus extra for dusting pans
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1 3/4 cups sugar (12 1/4 ounces)
10 tablespoons butter, melted unsalted (1 1/4 sticks)
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 large egg yolks, room temperature
3 large egg whites, room temperature

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease two 9-inch-wide by 2-inch-high round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper. Grease paper rounds, dust pans with flour, and knock out excess.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 1/2 cups sugar together in large bowl.
  • In 4-cup liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and yolks.
  • In clean bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat egg whites at medium-high speed until foamy, about 30 seconds.
  • With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar; continue to beat until stiff peaks just form, 30 to 60 seconds (whites should hold peak but mixture should appear moist). Transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • Add flour mixture to now-empty mixing bowl fitted with whisk attachment. With mixer running at low speed, gradually pour in butter mixture and mix until almost incorporated (a few streaks of dry flour will remain), about 15 seconds. Stop mixer and scrape whisk and sides of bowl. Return mixer to medium-low speed and beat until smooth and fully incorporated, 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Stir 1/3 of whites into batter to lighten, then add remaining whites and gently fold into batter until no white streaks remain.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Lightly tap pans against counter 2 or 3 times to dislodge any large air bubbles.
  • Bake until cake layers begin to pull away from sides of pans and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Cool cakes in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen cakes from sides of pans with small knife, then invert onto greased wire rack and peel off parchment. Invert cakes again and cool completely on rack, about 1 1/2 hours.

YELLOW FLUFFY LAYER CAKE BY FREDA



Yellow Fluffy Layer Cake By Freda image

I have had this recipe for about 4 years or So. I got this from a Cooks illistrated Mag. a few years ago. Its a very good Fluffy cake. Its a Basic yellow cake but Very Moist and Fluffy.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

MY LIGHT AND FLUFFY YELLOW CAKE: FOLLOW DIRECTIONS EXACTLY
2 1/2 C cake flour, ( do not use all purpose will not be as fluffy)
1 1/4 tsp baking pdr
1/4 tsp soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 3/4 C sugar ( 12 1/4 oz)
1 1/4 stks butter (10 tbs) melted and cooled slightly
1 C buttermilk, @ room temp
3 TBS veg. oil
2 Tsp vanilla extract
6 Lg egg yolks, @ room temp
3 Large eggs whites, @ room temp
MUST FOLLW DIRECTIONS EXACTLY FOR RESULTS TO BE LIGHT AND FLUFFY

Steps:

  • 1. Bring all ingredients to ROOM temperature before starting Recipe. Non Stick Spray can be used for Greasing pans, Flour as usual. Adjust your Oven racks to Middle Position. Preheat Oven @ 350 degrees. Grease and Flour (2) 9" round pans, line with parchment paper. Grease paper rounds, dust pans with flour and knock off excess flour.
  • 2. Whisk Flour Baking Pdr, Soda salt, and only 1 1/2 c Sugar together in large Bowl.
  • 3. In 4 cup measuring cup whisk together well, Butter melted, Buttermilk, Oil, Vanilla, and Yolks.
  • 4. in Your Clean Electric Mixer, Bowl with Whisk atachment ready, Beat your Egg Whites @ med. Speed until foamy, about 30 sec. With Mixer running gradually add the remaining 1/4 Cup of sugar; Continue to Beat until stiff peaks form, about 30-60 sec. transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • 5. Add your Flour Mixture to your now Empty Mixing Bowl, with Whisk attachment and mixer running on low, gradually pour in the butter mixture, Mix until almost incorporated. ( a few Streaks of flour will remain visable) about 15 sec of mixing time. STOP THE MIXER. Scrape whisk and sides of Bowl. Turn mixer on to Med-low Speed, Beat 10-15 sec, till fully incorporated. . No More.
  • 6. With Rubber Spatula, Stir 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter to Lighten, then add remaining whites folding gently into the batter, until no white streaks remain.
  • 7. Divide Batter evenly between 2 pans. Lightly tap pans against the Counter 2-3 times to remove any large air Bubbles.
  • 8. Bake Until Cake Layers Begin to Pull away from the sides of the pans, and toothpick int=serted into the center comes out clean, 20-22 minutes. Cook Cakes in pans, on wire rack, and peel off Parchment. Invert Cakes again to Cool Completely about 1 1/2 hrs. FROST WITH YOUR FAVORITE FROSTING and Enjoy. NOTE: This cake Shoud Be LIGHT and FLUFFy in testure If Directions are FOLLOWED EXACTLY!

Tips:

  • Proper Ingredients: Ensure accurate measurements and high-quality ingredients. Use fresh eggs, real butter, and pure vanilla extract for the best flavor and texture.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, resulting in a lighter and more voluminous cake. Creaming should take about 2-3 minutes.
  • Adding Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. This prevents the batter from curdling.
  • Alternating Dry and Wet Ingredients: Begin and end with dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with two additions of milk. Start and finish with dry ingredients to maintain a balanced batter.
  • Mixing: Mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake. Use a gentle folding motion to combine the ingredients.
  • Baking: Bake the cake at the specified temperature and time. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Avoid overbaking, as this can dry out the cake.
  • Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This helps prevent the frosting from melting and ensures the cake retains its shape.

Conclusion:

This delectable yellow layer cake offers a classic and versatile base for any occasion. Whether you choose to frost it with a simple vanilla buttercream or adorn it with elaborate decorations, this recipe provides a solid foundation for your culinary creativity. By following these tips and maintaining attention to detail, you'll create a moist, tender, and flavorful cake that will impress your friends and family. Embrace the joy of baking and let your passion shine through in this classic confection.

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