Best 4 Moist Yellow Cake Recipes

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When it comes to baking, moist yellow cake is a classic that is both simple and delicious. It is the perfect choice for a birthday party, potluck, or any other special occasion. With its tender crumb and sweet, buttery flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. The key to a great yellow cake is to use fresh ingredients and to mix the batter properly. Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dry cake, so be careful not to overbeat it. This article will provide you with the best recipe for a moist yellow cake, as well as some tips and tricks to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly every time.

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

MOIST YELLOW CAKE



Moist Yellow Cake image

This is moist and delicious yellow cake that will be a favorite in your recipe file. It calls for 24 servings so it's a good start on a wedding cake. For other occasions you could make one 9x13 and 12 cupcakes. I'm sure you will like this recipe!

Provided by Isaiah

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
2 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups buttermilk
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
2 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x13 inch pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 255.3 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

MOIST YELLOW CAKE



Moist Yellow Cake image

An easy Moist Yellow Cake recipe. This is my favorite recipe in the book. I use this cake more than 85% of the time. It's always delicious. The Soft as Silk brand of cake flour gives best results.

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Wedding

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients
3 cups (330 g) cake flour
1 tablebspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (8 ounces or 230 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups (454 g) granulated sugar
5 large eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups (10 fluid ounces or 300 ml) buttermilk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and line with parchment paper two 8x2-inch (20x5-cm) pans. Set aside.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • 3. Cut up the butter into 1-inch pieces and place them in the large bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment or beaters. Beat for 3 minutes on MEDIUM-HIGH speed until the butter is light and creamy in color. Stop and scrape the bowl. Cream the butter for an additional 60 seconds.
  • **4.**Add the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating 1 minute after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add the eggs one at a time.
  • 5. Reduce the mixer speed. Stir vanilla into the buttermilk. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Mix just until incorporated. Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix for 15 seconds longer.
  • 6. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a knife. Lift up the pan with the batter, and let it drop onto the counter top to burst any air bubbles, allowing the batter to settle.
  • **7.**Center the pans onto the lower third of the oven and let bake 45 to 50 minutes or until the cake is lightly brown on top and comes away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

TENDER, MOIST YELLOW CAKE FROM SCRATCH.



Tender, Moist Yellow Cake from Scratch. image

I had trouble with yellow cakes coming out mealy and dry, (like a dry, oily cornbread texture) then I found this recipe in July 2008 Gourmet magazine. It's simple, easy, and the texture is, well, like cake ought to be - moist and tender. All that and delicious too! Don't over beat or it will be tough and try to start out with the ingredients at or near room temperature. Of course, you can make this into cupcakes or 13 x 9, just adjust the baking time. It's done when a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. I'll never go back to the box mixes!

Provided by Pam in the Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 Two layer cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 cups well-shaken buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Butter two round 9 inch cake pans, line bottom with parchment paper and butter again.
  • Mix together flour baking powder, soda, and salt - Set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • With mixer on low, mix in buttermilk until just combined.
  • Add flour mixture in three parts, mixing after each addition until just combined.
  • Don't over mix!
  • Spread batter in pans and rap on pan a time or two to remove bubbles.
  • Bake 35 - 40 minutes at 350 (until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean).

MOIST YELLOW CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Moist Yellow Cake Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by kelsa94

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups Baker's Special or granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
3 tablespoons Instant ClearJel or cornstarch
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups whole milk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or line with parchment) two 9-inch round pans; three 8-inch round pans; or one 9- x 13-inch pan. Or have on hand two muffin tins lined with cupcake papers; grease the insides of the papers. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, and salt until fluffy. Beat in the oil and vanilla; then the eggs, one at a time, beating until each egg completely disappears before adding the next one. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, Instant ClearJel, and baking powder. Add 1/3 of this mixture to the mixing bowl, mixing until it disappears. Beat in half the milk. Scrape the bowl, then mix in another third of the dry ingredients. Mix in the remaining milk, scraping the bowl. Stir in the remaining dry ingredients, scraping the bowl. Mix for one minute more. For layers, divide the dough evenly between the pans. You can do this by scooping the batter alternately into the pans, or by weighing it (see notes). Bake the cupcakes for 27 to 30 minutes; the 9- x 13-inch cake for 32 to 34 minutes, and the layers for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove them from the oven and place them on a rack to cool. For cupcakes, remove them from the pan as soon as you're able, and return to the rack to finish cooling. A 9- x 13-inch cake can be cooled completely in the pan. For layers, use a table knife to free the edge of the cake from each pan as soon as you place it on the rack, so it'll contract evenly as it cools. Remove from the pans after 15 minutes, and return to the rack to finish cooling completely before frosting. Yield: two 9-inch layers, 24 cupcakes, or one 9- x 13-inch cake. Notes: To weigh out batter for layers: This recipe yields 3 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces of batter, which means each layer gets 1 pound, 9 ounces before baking (there'll be a little bit of loss from batter sticking to the bowl and scraper). This cake is excellent paired with Super Simple Chocolate Frosting. For a really tall cake, cut each completely cool 9" layer in half horizontally; this will give you four layers (and more frosting) for a lofty presentation

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the ingredients blend together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter and make the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Test the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center: If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.

Conclusion:

Moist yellow cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is a great choice for beginner bakers. By following the tips above, you can create a moist and delicious yellow cake that everyone will love.

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