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

Jerome Maleek
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This is the best yellow cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is to die for.


Sheikh Zaheen
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet delicious.


Subodha Chaudhary
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Blue gacha
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This is my new favorite yellow cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Namakula Ivanpro
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I'm not a fan of yellow cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful.


Rojma Khatun
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was delicious.


C Malone
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The cake didn't rise as much as I thought it would, but it still tasted good.


Hamza Amzu
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Rinku Agrawal
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I've been baking for years and this is one of the best yellow cake recipes I've ever tried. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is smooth and creamy.


Dolly Maughan
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This cake is my go-to recipe for any occasion. It's always a hit!


Sabuj Hasab
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Autumn Bay
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This cake is so versatile. I've made it with different frosting flavors and even added fruit or nuts to the batter. It's always delicious.


PIERCE 1404
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Just made this cake and it's cooling right now. Can't wait to try it!


Rocki Baloch
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a huge success! He loved it and so did all his friends.


Sora Murray
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and airy. I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.


Zinhle Mokgothu
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Delicious! I used chocolate frosting instead of vanilla and it was a hit at my party.


Prince KOssy
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Not a baker by any means, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake came out great. Will definitely try more recipes from this site.


Ibi Sonko
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This cake turned out so moist and fluffy. The frosting was the perfect sweetness to complement the cake. I will definitely be making this again!


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