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layered yellow mini cake with chocolate frosting
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Classic Yellow Cake Recipe

Discover how to easily make your own recipe for a yellow cake mix. Say farewell to store-bought enjoy the delicious taste of freshly made cake.
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cake
Author: Regina Sober

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 325℉ .
    In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix together.
    Add milk and butter. Butter should be cooled, not hot. Mix together.
    Add the eggs and mix together with hand mixer.
    Add vanilla and mix together.
    Place into 9x13 pan (spray with non-stick spray). You can also use 3 round pans or make cupcakes.
    Bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick check comes out clean.

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Notes

If using salted butter, reduce amount of salt by half.