Best 5 Nickeys Simple Yellow Cake Recipes

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Discover the delectable simplicity of Nickey's Yellow Cake, a timeless classic that has delighted taste buds for generations. This moist and fluffy cake, with its sunny yellow hue, embodies the essence of comfort and nostalgia. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, let this recipe guide you in creating a cake that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. With a few pantry staples and a touch of love, you'll have a golden masterpiece that will leave you craving more.

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

YELLOW CAKE MADE FROM SCRATCH



Yellow Cake Made from Scratch image

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

EASY ONE BOWL YELLOW CAKE



Easy One Bowl Yellow Cake image

I usually frost the cake right in the pan but you can double this recipe using two cake pans for a double-layer cake. Only line the pan with parchment if you plan to remove the cake from the pan. It's best to have all your ingredients at room temperature and I highly recommend using a cake strip. Be sure to aerate your flour before measuring.- Jenny Jones

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar (the recipe also works using 2/3 cup sugar)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk (low fat or whole milk)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Grease an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan.
  • With an electric mixer on high, beat sugar, eggs, & vanilla for one minute to thicken.
  • On low speed add remaining ingredients (in the order listed) but do not over-mix. This should take less than a minute.
  • Pour into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. I like to frost it with my 2-minute chocolate frosting.

NICKEY'S SIMPLE YELLOW CAKE



Nickey's Simple Yellow Cake image

An easy, very basic cake; I don't think you can hurt it. I've tried it with different extracts, alone and in combination, with candie sprinkles in it, and with cookie crumbs (Nickey's icebox butter cookie) layered on the bottom, incorporated within, and sprinkled on top ... all turned out fine:) Thinking of trying it without the pudding mix to see how that turns out.

Provided by marisk

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cake flour
1 (4 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup half-half cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour a 13x9 inch pan.
  • In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, pudding mix and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time; then add vanilla.
  • Slowly beat in the flour and the milk (Start with 1/3 of the flour mix, then 1/2 the milk, another 1/3 of the flour mix, the remaining milk, then the rest of the flour mix. Thoroughly combine without overmixing.
  • Bake in 350 degree F for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10-15 minutes before removing to place on cooling rack.
  • GLAZE: Beat the butter and shortening together, in a large bowl. Add the vanilla. Slowly add the cream until you get the desired consistency. Get a different 'look' by using food coloring :) Drizzle on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 105.7, Sodium 492.6, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 35.5, Protein 4.4

NICKEY'S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



Nickey's Pineapple Upside Down Cake image

Here's another of Nickey's recipes. I was worried about turning it right-side-up ... no problem, put the cutting board to use! I'm thinking of trying this later with regular yellow cake instead of flavored to see how it turns out. Just found out my co-workers loved it with the extra pudding in it! It shouldn't surprise me but I found it very sweet.

Provided by marisk

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package pillsbury moist supreme premium pineapple cake mix (has pudding in it)
3/4 cup brown sugar (use 1 cup packed if you like it extra sweet)
1/2 cup butter
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained (save juice)
1 cup pineapple juice (should have just enough from saved juice)
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
maraschino cherry (optional)
pecan halves (optional)
1 (4 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix (add only if there's no pudding in cake mix)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 13x9 pan with cooking spray. Then melt the butter in the pan (in oven) while preheating (watch that you don't burn the butter.).
  • Remove pan from oven then sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter in pan.
  • Evenly arrange pineapple slices in the sugar. Then place the cherries in the center of and pecans between the pineapple slices. I don't cut my cherries but it's okay to -- I think they go flat side down if you do but I don't think it matters as long as they're all done the same way.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rest of ingredients, pineapple juice/water mixture, oil, pudding and eggs at low speed until moistened, then 2 minutes at medium. Carefully pour over fruit and nuts.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Immediately invert onto serving platter, pineapple side up.
  • If you make the mistake of adding pudding to a mix with pudding already in it (I did!), you will need more bake time. My toothpick came out clean at 45 minutes but was still mushy in the center of the cake when I turned it over. -- I returned the cake (it was right side up by then) to the oven and baked it for another 10 minutes -- watch that you don't burn the pineapples :).

CLASSIC YELLOW CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Yellow Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Buttery vanilla meets creamy chocolate in this easy take on classic yellow cake. Want to give your guests something more to smile about? Let it rain rainbow sprinkles!

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
⅓ cup whole milk, plus 1 tablespoon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
rainbow sprinkle, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line 2 9-inch (22 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl 2-3 times. Add eggs and the egg yolk, 1 at a time, beating for 30 seconds between each addition, or until just combined. Add the vanilla and beat until incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add ¼ of the dry ingredients to the batter and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds, or until fully combined. Add ¼ of the buttermilk and mix for another 30 seconds, until well incorporated. Continue alternating with the remaining dry ingredients and buttermilk. Beat for 3 minutes more.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool slightly, then remove from the pans and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Make the frosting: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cocoa powder, and salt with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until very thick and well incorporated, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Turn the mixer speed to low and gradually alternate adding the powdered sugar and milk. As the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed of the mixer. Add the vanilla and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.The frosting will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before frosting the cake.
  • Add a small dollop of frosting to a cake stand. Arrange four pieces of parchment paper around it. Place 1 cake round on the stand. Add a large dollop of frosting to the top of the first cake and spread evenly. Add the remaining cake layer on top and frost completely.
  • Decorate the top with rainbow sprinkles, if desired.
  • Remove the parchment paper. Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 35 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Whenever possible, use room temperature ingredients for your cake batter. This will help the ingredients blend together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Together: Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for creating a tender and moist cake. Make sure you do this for at least 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Gradually Add the Eggs: 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 the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake at the Right Temperature: The temperature of your oven is critical for baking a perfect cake. Make sure you preheat your oven to the correct temperature and bake the cake for the specified time.
  • Cool the Cake Completely Before Frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

This simple yellow cake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, tender, and delicious, and it's perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this cake at home and enjoy it with your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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