My Mother's Z L Everyday Yellow Cake

"My Mother’s Z L Everyday Yellow Cake" is a timeless classic that delivers the perfect balance of simplicity and indulgence, making it a must-have in your baking repertoire. With a rich, buttery flavor and a soft, tender crumb, this versatile yellow cake is crafted from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and whole milk, while a generous splash of pure vanilla extract amplifies its comforting aroma. Whether served as a blank canvas for your favorite frosting or enjoyed plain with a dusting of powdered sugar, this cake’s light yet moist texture guarantees it’ll be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Ready in under an hour, this simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or just an everyday treat that tastes like home.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

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 Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (at room temperature)
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 pieces Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or a 9x13-inch rectangular pan, then set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer at medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the whole milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients (dry-wet-dry-wet-dry). Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops spring back when lightly touched.

Step 8

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Frost and decorate as desired, or serve plain with a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1403.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4780.8

Total Fat 222.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1289.9mg	0%
Sodium 2697.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 650.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 412.6g
Protein 65.0g	0%

Vitamin D 384.0IU	0%
Calcium 502.9mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 1017.6mg	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: 41.2%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 53.5%