Basic Yellow Cake

Jen's Kitchen's Note:

Found on http://baking.about.com

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3/4 cup milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans.
2. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt with a wire whisk.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
4. Add vanilla and mix until completely combines. Slowly add flour alternately with milk. At end of addition batter should be smooth. Divide between 2 pans.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then invert onto a rack and cool completely before frosting.
6. For a 9 x 13 pan - Baked at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 38 minutes.

Reviews

[jolyn421]

I made this exactly as stated except I put it in a 9x13 and it is only a 1/2 in high. I am very disappointed since it was my moms retirement cake and now I have to go to the store to buy one :(

[midwestern_mama]

I've made this cake over a dozen times now, and it is my family's favorite! I make it as is, without any substitutions and it has always come out perfectly. It holds up very well to layers and frosting. Thanks Jen's Kitchen for posting such an easy and delicious recipe!!!

[anonymous23]

Must confess, I wasn't crazy about this cake. My cakes were very thin, so I made another batch (which turned out to be just a little too much--it was a very tall cake). Even at just 20 minutes, the cakes seemed a little overbaked--despite the yummy lemon buttercream icing, the cake was very dry (even though I was very careful not to overmix). Serving it with ice cream is a good recommendation.