Best 7 Starlight Yellow Cake Recipes

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In the realm of exquisite desserts, few can rival the allure of a starlight yellow cake. Its name conjures images of celestial wonder, hinting at a taste that is both ethereal and utterly delightful. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice just beginning your culinary journey, the quest for the perfect starlight yellow cake recipe can be both daunting and thrilling. With its vibrant color, delicate texture, and irresistible flavor, this cake has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we will embark on a culinary adventure, exploring the secrets to crafting the ultimate starlight yellow cake. From the careful selection of ingredients to the precise execution of each step, we will guide you through the process of creating a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Get ready to be mesmerized as we delve into the realm of Starlight Yellow Cake perfection.

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

LIGHT AND FLUFFY YELLOW CAKE



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Whipped egg whites are the secret behind this airy, moist cake. Decorate each layer with our Chocolate Frosting for a spectacular birthday or special-occasion dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes two 9-inch cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans
3 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, separated (egg whites whipped to stiff peaks)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment. Butter parchment, then flour pans, tapping out excess. Set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; cream on medium-high speed until pale, 2 to 3 minutes. On medium speed, add eggs yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix, scraping down sides of bowl. On low speed, add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two batches of buttermilk. Fold in egg whites. Stir with a rubber spatula until the batter is evenly blended.
  • Divide batter between pans. Smooth the top of each layer with a small offset spatula.
  • Bake until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in pans on wire racks, 20 minutes. Run a knife around edges of cakes to loosen. Invert cakes from pans. Peel off parchment from cakes. Reinvert and let cool completely on racks.

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

STARLIGHT YELLOW CAKE



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This yellow cake recipe comes from 'Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Everything You Need To Know To Cook Today'. It can be made either in round pans or a 9 X 13-inch rectangular (the pan I used for this recipe). For frosting, you can use your favorite recipe, or buy your favorite brand. *Instead of using flour and shortening to grease the pan or pans, you can just use nonstick baking spray; that's what I used and it worked just fine.

Provided by Kimberly Kay @KimberlyV65

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cup(s) milk
3 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
3 - large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Grease bottom and sides of a rectangular pan, 13 X 9-inches, 2 round pans, 9 X 1 ½ -inches, or 3 round pans, 8 X 1 ½-inches with shortening and lightly flour.*(see my notes)
  • Beat all ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
  • Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally; pour into pan(s).
  • Bake rectangle 35 to 40 minutes, 9-inch rounds 25 to 30 minutes, 8-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Cool rectangle in pan on wire rack; cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack.
  • Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Frost as desired.

YELLOW CAKE LIGHT



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Classic yellow layer cake with less fat! Turns out very moist and was worth the extra effort over a box. Was wonderful with Recipe #95853!

Provided by tessmick

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 large eggs
2 1/4 cups unbleached white flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/4 cups nonfat milk
frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray bottoms only of 2 (9-inch) round cake pans, dust with flour & set aside.
  • Beat sugar, softened butter & vanilla with electric mixer at medium speed until very well blended (about 5 minutes).
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt together (large glass mixing cup worked well).
  • Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Divide the thick batter into the 2 prepared pans, spreading as evenly as possible.
  • Sharply tap pans on counter (to disburse any bubbles) before placing in 350°F oven.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes, remove from pans, cool completely on racks.
  • Place 1 cake layer on serving plate, frost with about 1/2 cup frosting, top with remaining layer, frost sides and top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 167.2, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.9, Protein 3.3

STARLIGHT YELLOW CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches, 2 round pans, 9 X 1 1/2 inches, or 3 round pans, 8 X 1 1/2 inches, with shortening lightly flour.2. Beat all ingredients except Chocolate Buttercream Frosting with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).3. Bake rectangle 35 to 40 minutes, 9-inch rounds 25 to 30 minutes, 8-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool rectangle in pan on wire rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.4. Frost rectangle or fill round layers and frost with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.*If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.**Spreads with at least 65% vegetable oil can be used.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 285 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 6g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 420mg Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 5g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 12% Iron 8% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch 1 Fruit 1 1/2 FatPeanut Butter Cake: Substitute peanut butter for the butter. Frost with Fudge Frosting if desired.From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

STARLIGHT YELLOW CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches, 2 round pans, 9 X 1 1/2 inches, or 3 round pans, 8 X 1 1/2 inches, with shortening lightly flour.2. Beat all ingredients except Chocolate Buttercream Frosting with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).3. Bake rectangle 35 to 40 minutes, 9-inch rounds 25 to 30 minutes, 8-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool rectangle in pan on wire rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.4. Frost rectangle or fill round layers and frost with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.*If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.**Spreads with at least 65% vegetable oil can be used.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 285 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 6g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 420mg Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 5g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 12% Iron 8% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch 1 Fruit 1 1/2 FatPeanut Butter Cake: Substitute peanut butter for the butter. Frost with Fudge Frosting if desired.From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

HEAVENLY LIGHT YELLOW CAKE



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A very healthy, light cake. A great "treat" for those watching their food intake. I make this cake when I'm really craving something sweet, but can't afford the calories of a typical dessert.

Provided by Doing it Right

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 reduced-fat yellow cake mix (I use Betty Crocker)
1/2 cup water
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, with juice
4 Egg Beaters egg substitute (or 1 Cup of egg whites)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Free
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple, crushed with the juice
1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Place all the cake ingredients in a bowl and mix until well blended.
  • Spray a 9 X 13 cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Pour cake mixture into the cake pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool completely.
  • In a bowl, mix all the frosting ingredients until just combined, do not over mix.
  • Spread frosting mixture over cooled cake.
  • Refrigerate remaining cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.3, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Use the right ingredients. Make sure you have all the ingredients you need before you start baking. Using the wrong ingredients can ruin your cake.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or ingredients. If you're not sure about something, read the recipe again or search for a tutorial online.
  • Preheat your oven. This is important for ensuring that your cake bakes evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This is the best way to tell if your cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Starlight yellow cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for birthdays, parties, or any other special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make a starlight yellow cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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