Yellow Cake Made from Scratch

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Yellow cake dates back to the 19th century and it is known in the US as a celebration cake. The recipe is thought to be derived from the English pound cake. Yellow cake is named after its golden hue that is a result of the eggs and butter in the recipe.

Yellow cake is one of the most popular boxed cake mixes. Follow the recipe below to learn how to make yellow cake from scratch. This recipe can also be modified to make cupcakes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating just to combine. Finally, stir in vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139
Total Fat 5.2g
Saturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 24mg
Sodium 181mg
Total Carbohydrates 21.2g
Dietary Fiber 0.3g
Protein 2.2g
Sugars 13g

Frost Your Cake

Yellow cake lends itself well to multiple frosting and filling combinations.

Watch the video and click on the link below for recipes and ideas on how you can decorate your cake.