Classic Yellow Cake

Name: Classic Yellow Cake
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 0.5 cup butter; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

A tender, buttery sheet cake with a light crumb that rises high, the birthday party staple that never disappoints.

40 min · Beginner · 320 cal · 3g protein · $1.20/serving · American

Comfort Food

40minutes

8servings

320calories

3gprotein

$1.20per serving

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Ingredients (serves 8)

2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
0.5 cup butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
2
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3
Add butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until smooth.
4
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
5
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.