Classic Yellow Cake

Indulge in the timeless charm of a homemade **Classic Yellow Cake**, a buttery, tender favorite that’s perfect for any celebration or sweet craving! This iconic recipe combines pantry staples like **all-purpose flour**, **eggs**, and **vanilla extract** with the tangy richness of **buttermilk** for a moist crumb that melts in your mouth. The light, fluffy layers are achieved by creaming softened butter and sugar to perfection, then folding in the dry ingredients with care. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and golden results ready in 30, this crowd-pleaser makes 12 generous servings. Ideal for frosting your way—whether it’s chocolate, vanilla, or something adventurous—this yellow cake is a versatile base for birthdays, potlucks, or just-because moments. Bake this **easy homemade yellow cake** and let the nostalgia begin!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.75 cups granulated sugar
• 3 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups buttermilk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined and the batter is smooth.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Frost and serve as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1366.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4559.9

Total Fat 220.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1108.2mg	0%
Sodium 3501.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 603.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 366.8g
Protein 60.8g	0%

Vitamin D 278.6IU	0%
Calcium 526.8mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 1008.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.7%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 52.0%