Best 3 Homemade Yellow Cake And Variations Recipes

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Homemade yellow cake is a classic and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and buttery flavor, and bright yellow color, it is a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe to make with your family or a more elaborate cake to impress your friends, there are many different variations of homemade yellow cake that you can choose from. From classic yellow cake with vanilla frosting to funfetti cake with rainbow sprinkles, there is a yellow cake recipe out there for everyone.

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YELLOW CAKE MADE FROM SCRATCH



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Very simple cake, anyone can make it. You may substitute butter or margarine for half of the shortening if you desire.

Provided by Foxy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening 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. finally, stir in vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 181.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

HOMEMADE YELLOW CAKE AND VARIATIONS



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I was in search of a great yellow cake made from scratch that would taste good if not better than the box. I use this one all the time for my catering business. It makes a thick cake. 6/3/08 Made some changes to make it better.

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons butter flavor shortening
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Cream together butter, shortening, sugar, and pudding.
  • Add eggs in one at a time.
  • Add in sour cream and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add flour mixture into butter mixture alternately with milk starting and finishing with flour mixture.
  • Pour into well greased and floured 13x9 pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes.
  • Variation for White Cake: Use 4 egg whites instead of the 3 whole eggs.
  • Variation for Spice Cake: Add 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4+1/8 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4+1/8 teaspoon ground cloves to the flour mixture.
  • Variation for Chocolate Cake: Use chocolate pudding mix and 1/3 cup cocoa. (I then up the milk a little.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 69.2, Sodium 401.4, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 33.3, Protein 5.3

HOMEMADE YELLOW CAKE MIX



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We were aiming for a moist and tender classic yellow birthday cake here, and that's what you'll get with this super-easy cake mix made with familiar pantry staples. Put together a batch or two to store away for those days when you're in a homemade-cake mood. Just add eggs, oil and vanilla and you'll be ready to go.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h35m

Yield 9-inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk, such as Carnation
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake mix: Whisk together the flour, sugar, dry milk, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Store in a resealable bag in a cool dry place for up to 3 months until ready to use.
  • To bake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment. Coat with cooking spray.
  • Whisk 1 1/4 cup water, oil, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined and slightly frothy. Add the dry mix and whisk vigorously until well combined and smooth, about 50 strokes. Divide between the prepared cake pans. Bake until lightly golden and slightly puffed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pans 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack right-side up to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.
  • For cupcakes: Place liners in pans for 24 cupcakes. Fill each cup 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees F until golden, puffed and a toothpick comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Cool completely before frosting as desired.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • Adding a tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter will give the cake a bright, citrusy flavor.
  • To make a chocolate yellow cake, add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the batter.
  • For a funfetti yellow cake, add 1/2 cup of rainbow sprinkles to the batter.
  • For a marble yellow cake, swirl 1/2 cup of chocolate batter into the yellow batter before baking.
  • To make a yellow cake with a cream cheese frosting, simply mix together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of butter, and 3 cups of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

Conclusion:

No matter how you choose to make it, yellow cake is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its moist, fluffy texture and sweet, buttery flavor, yellow cake is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious and easy-to-make cake, give one of these yellow cake recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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