Yellow Cake Made from Scratch

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This delicious yellow cake recipe from scratch is a very simple cake to make. Anyone can do it! You may substitute butter or margarine for half of the shortening if you desire.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.

  3. Beat sugar and shortening together in a large bowl with an electric mixer 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. Stir in vanilla and pour cake batter into the prepared pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cool cake completely and top with your favorite frosting.

    close up view of a slice of yellow cake with chocolate icing with red and white sprinkles on a plate
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

139 Calories
5g Fat
21g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 139
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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