Birthdays are special occasions that deserve a delicious cake. The ultimate basic birthday yellow cake is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a moist, fluffy cake with a delicate crumb and a sweet, buttery flavor. The three layers of cake are stacked and frosted with a rich buttercream frosting, creating a towering confection that is sure to impress your guests. This classic cake is a labor of love, but it is well worth the effort. With a little patience and care, you can create a stunning and delicious cake that will be the centerpiece of your birthday celebration.
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3 LAYER YELLOW CAKE RECIPE
The perfect 3 layer Yellow Cake recipe made from scratch. Great for the classic Birthday Cake covered in chocolate frosting or a fun Big Mac Cake.
Provided by Karyn Granrud
Categories Layer Cakes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare three 9 inch round cake pans with butter and flour or parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter with a paddle attachment in a mixer. Gradually add in sugar.
- In a separate bowl and hand mixer, beat egg yolks, vanilla, and lemon juice until pale yellow and frothy. Add to butter.
- Beat in 1/3 of the flour mixture then 1/2 the milk. Blend until combined.
- Beat in 1/3 of the flour and remaining milk and blend until combined.
- Beat in remaining flour and mix only until combined. Do not over beat.
- Divide the batter into three pans and bake for 20 minutes.
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes then cool in a cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 116 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 158 grams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat
BASIC 3-LAYER CAKE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans. Alternatively, grease and flour a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan.
- Preheat the oven to 375 F for layers or 350 F for the rectangular pan.
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and blend well.
- Measure the milk into a cup and add the vanilla extract; set aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and stir to blend.
- Add about one-third of the flour mixture to the creamed mixture along with half of the milk and vanilla mixture; blend well. Repeat with another one-third of the flour mixture and the remaining milk and vanilla; blend well. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff; fold into the batter , mixing just until blended.
- Bake the layers at 375 F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean . Bake the rectangular cake at 350 F for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 34 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
YELLOW LAYER CAKE
Instead of turning to a boxed cake mix, why not try your hand at this easy recipe for a basic yellow cake? You just can't beat the homemade goodness!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
ULTIMATE BASIC BIRTHDAY YELLOW CAKE (3 - LAYER)
Originally from the post of BettyR at cheftalk.com (FINALLY!!!!!! That perfect homemade yellow cake). I posted here for safe keeping and checking on nutritional values. This recipe makes a 3-layer cake (9x1 1/2 inch pans). I also scaled down the recipe for a cake using only 1 egg.
Provided by Second2None
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 3-layer cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cut wax paper to fit the bottom of (3) 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans. Spray the pans with cooking spray, place the wax paper in the pans and spray the paper.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, mixing well.
- Measure the 1-1/4 cups of milk in a 2 cup measuring cup then add enough vegetable oil to bring the liquid up to 1-1/3 cups. (I did the math and figured out it is 1-1/4 cups milk + 4 teaspoons vegetable oil).
- Add the milk/vegetable oil mixture, butter and vanilla to the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium to medium-high speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs and continue beating an additional 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center of cake comes out clean, or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the center.
- Cool cakes on wire racks for 15 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
- Frost as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 398.2, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.9
ULTIMATE BASIC BIRTHDAY YELLOW CAKE (3 - LAYER)
Originally from the post of BettyR at cheftalk.com (FINALLY!!!!!! That perfect homemade yellow cake). I posted here for safe keeping and checking on nutritional values. This recipe makes a 3-layer cake (9x1 1/2 inch pans). I also scaled down the recipe for a cake using only 1 egg.
Provided by Second2None
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 3-layer cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cut wax paper to fit the bottom of (3) 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans. Spray the pans with cooking spray, place the wax paper in the pans and spray the paper.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, mixing well.
- Measure the 1-1/4 cups of milk in a 2 cup measuring cup then add enough vegetable oil to bring the liquid up to 1-1/3 cups. (I did the math and figured out it is 1-1/4 cups milk + 4 teaspoons vegetable oil).
- Add the milk/vegetable oil mixture, butter and vanilla to the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium to medium-high speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs and continue beating an additional 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center of cake comes out clean, or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the center.
- Cool cakes on wire racks for 15 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
- Frost as desired.
YELLOW BIRTHDAY CAKE
Makes a lovely and moist 8-inch cake. Double the recipe for a layer cake.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Desserts Cakes Yellow Cake Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter and flour one 8-inch cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar together in a bowl until fluffy. Add vanilla extract. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl 3 times. Add flour mixture to egg mixture in 3 additions, alternating with milk and ending with flour mixture. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 45 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 106.2 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the ingredients blend together more smoothly and evenly, resulting in a better texture and flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This incorporates air into the mixture, which makes the cake lighter and more tender.
- Gradually add the eggs: Adding the eggs one at a time helps prevent the mixture from curdling.
- Mix in the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk: This helps prevent overmixing, which can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake at 350°F (175°C): This is the ideal temperature for baking a yellow cake, as it allows the cake to rise evenly and prevents it from becoming too dry.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.
Conclusion:
With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet and buttery flavor, and classic yellow color, this ultimate basic birthday yellow cake is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite frosting and toppings. So next time you're in need of a delicious and festive cake, give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!
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