How to Make Yellow Cake
Introduction
Don't buy it out of a box - make it yourself! (It's easy enough.) Chocolate frosting is the classic accompaniment to yellow cake. Make a yellow cake for a birthday party, tea party or just something to bring in to the office one day when you're feeling generous. This recipe serves 12 people.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Things You'll Need
Groceries
Cake Pans
Hand Mixers
Mixing Bowls
Toothpicks
Wire Cooling Rack
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. butter
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Steps
1
Step One
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Step Two

Grease and lightly flour two round 8-inch cake pans and set aside.
3
Step Three
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
4
Step Four
Beat butter or margarine with a hand mixer at medium speed for 30 seconds in a large mixing bowl.
5
Step Five
Add sugar and vanilla and beat well.
6
Step Six
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Step Seven
Add dry flour mixture and milk alternately, beating on low speed after each addition until just combined.
8
Step Eight
Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
9
Step Nine
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
10
Step Ten
Cool cakes in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
11
Step Eleven
Remove cakes from pans and cool thoroughly on racks.
12
Step Twelve
Frost with your favorite frosting. (See related eHows for suggestions.)