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...

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 c milk
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • 2. 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)
  • 3. Beat all ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
  • 4. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally; pour into pan(s).
  • 5. 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.
  • 6. Cool rectangle in pan on wire rack; cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack.
  • 7. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 8. Frost as desired.

Toledo Josephine
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good cake. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Rainbow Redbull
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great choice for a birthday party or any other special occasion.


Presido Entertainment
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This cake is my go-to recipe for any occasion. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love the way the simple vanilla flavor pairs with the rich chocolate frosting.


Rambiswash Yadav
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I made this cake for my son's first birthday party and it was a huge success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. Everyone loved it!


Gaming Rk yasin ff
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


N Janan
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great basic yellow cake recipe that can be dressed up or down with different frostings or toppings.


Mokoena Tlokana
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This cake is absolutely divine! The texture is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is out of this world. I love the combination of the vanilla cake and the chocolate frosting.


Pïččhï Měhěďï
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend adding more moisture to the cake batter, perhaps by using buttermilk or sour cream.


Cory Fallis
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a sweet treat. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Samuel Yatich
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and smooth.


Johnatan Fernandes
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This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was moist and fluffy, with a delicate crumb. The frosting was light and airy, and not too sweet. I'll definitely be making this cake again!