YELLOW LAYER CAKE
This recipe is the basis for many of the layer cake . By beating the egg whites separately, then folding them into the batter, you get a very light and flavorful cake Yellow cake batter used for making a layered caked. good consistency for birthday cake, wedding cakes, shower cakes..moist yet thick enough to put on top of each other for a Tiered effect.
Provided by recipeZarr Addict
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 Nine inch cakes ( or 1 Ten inch cake thats 3 inchs, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2. Grease and flour or line two 9-inch round cake pans ( or 1 10-inch round 3-inch deep) with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 3. In an electric mixer with wire whisk attachment, beat egg whites until soft peaks. Set aside.
- 4. In an electric mixer on medium speed, cream the butter. Gradually add sugar and beat until light in color. Add vanilla. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after adding each one.
- 5. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until batter is smooth.
- 6. Carefully fold the egg whites into the flour mixture.
- 7. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 25-30 mins (55-60 if using 10-inch pan) or until a tester comes out with a fine crumb. Remove pans from oven and place on a wire cooling rack. Cool cakes in pans for 5-10 minutes. Carefully remove cakes from the pans & continue to cool on wire racks. Remove and discard parchment paper before decorating.
- 8. When cool, frost as desired or wrap in foil then plastic wrap for up to two months.
- YIELD: TWO 9-INCH ROUND LAYERS OR ONE 10-INCH 3-INCH DEEP ROUND LAYER OR 24 CUPCAKES.
- SUBSTITUTIONS:.
- Cake Flour Substitute: 2 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour minus 5 Tablespoons, and Sifted [2 ½ C - 5 TBSP].
- Butter Substitutes: 1 Cup Shortening Plus 2 Tablespoons Water [1 C + 2 TBSP].
- OR 1 Cup Applesauce or Fruit Puree.
- OR ¾ Cup Olive or Vegetable Oil.
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Md.Shakirul Islam Monir 2
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
antok kav
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover egg yolks.
lillian kinney
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a keeper!
Maleek Thomas
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion, but it's also great for everyday enjoyment.
Spence Bod
[email protected]I love the classic yellow color of this cake. It's so cheerful and inviting.
Elvis Savage
[email protected]The frosting is the perfect complement to the cake. It's sweet and creamy, but not too heavy.
Muhammadh Sifath
[email protected]This cake is so moist and delicious, I could eat it every day!
Ephraim Mushangwe
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves yellow layer cake. It's a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that you'll love.
Tusiime Prossy
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.
Bijay Yadav
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover egg yolks.
noori noori
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Dragan Gurdulić
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Tyler Anderson
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that it's not too sweet, and the frosting is the perfect consistency.
Humphrey Beatz
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners and experienced bakers alike.
nanewa
[email protected]This is my go-to yellow layer cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy.
Emmalyn Galangue
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in no time! Everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
NaWaBzaDa 23
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy, it's like eating a cloud! The frosting is the perfect sweetness to complement the cake. I highly recommend this recipe.
kazeem omoyeni
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it! The cake turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I'll definitely be making this again.
Murzlin Zaidi
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it and so did the adults. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.
Elwell Zomba
[email protected]This is the most delicious yellow layer cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I'm definitely making this cake again soon.