Ultimate Basic Birthday Yellow Cake 1 Layer
Celebrate life's sweetest moments with the *Ultimate Basic Birthday Yellow Cake*, a delightfully simple yet irresistibly tender single-layer treat perfect for any birthday bash. This classic yellow cake recipe combines pantry staples—like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and creamy unsalted butter—with the rich flavors of vanilla and whole milk to create a moist, buttery crumb that melts in your mouth. Quick and easy to prepare, this one-layer cake comes together in just 40 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for last-minute celebrations. Whether you frost it with velvety buttercream or leave it elegantly unadorned, this versatile yellow cake is sure to be the star of the party. Perfect for beginner bakers and seasoned pros alike, this crowd-pleasing classic is an absolute must for your birthday repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.25 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Dust it lightly with flour and tap out any excess.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and use a hand or stand mixer on low speed to mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4
Add the large eggs, one at a time, mixing on medium speed after each addition until just incorporated.
Step 5
Pour in the vanilla extract and whole milk. Gradually mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain, but be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Once cooled, frost and decorate as desired for the perfect birthday celebration!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (647.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2187.6 |
| Total Fat 111.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 645.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1356.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 274.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 156.3g | |
| Protein 32.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 192.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 251.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 506.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories