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Classic Yellow Layer Cake Recipe

This dessert recipe creates a moist, tender yellow layer cake, perfect for birthdays or special occasions, topped with rich fudge frosting.
With its light and fluffy texture and classic flavor, this cake captures the nostalgia of childhood celebrations.
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Active Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ⅔ cups bleached cake flour
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon potato flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup egg yolks at room temperature
  • 4½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups milk at room temperature
  • 3 cups fudge frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and position the rack to the middle. Line two 8-inch pans with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  • Sift the cake flour and potato flour together.
  • In a stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg yolks one at a time, then vanilla extract, mixing well.
  • Reduce the speed to low, and alternate adding the milk and flour mixture in thirds until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly into pans and smooth the surface.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a rack.
  • Frost with fudge frosting and decorate as desired.
Keyword Classic dessert recipes., dessert recipes, Easy cake recipes for celebrations, Homemade birthday cake, Moist layer cake recipe, Yellow cake from scratch
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