A simple, buttery, classic cake that always turns out amazing
Yellow cake is a timeless favorite because it’s rich, tender, and tastes incredible with ANY frosting. This version is super simple, uses basic ingredients, and bakes up beautifully every time.
🧁 Ingredients You’ll Need
Dry Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
Optional Toppings
Chocolate frosting
Vanilla buttercream
Strawberry glaze
Powdered sugar
🍰 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Set to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour:
Two 8-inch round cake pans
or
One 9×13-inch baking pan
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Salt
This keeps the cake light and evenly mixed.
3. Cream the Butter & Oil
In a separate bowl, beat together:
Softened butter
Vegetable oil
Mix for about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
(The blend of butter + oil gives the cake both flavor and moisture!)
4. Add the Eggs and Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each one.
Then mix in the vanilla extract.
This step helps the cake stay fluffy and golden.
5. Add Milk and Dry Ingredients
Add half the dry ingredients → mix gently.
Add the milk → mix.
Add the other half of the dry ingredients → mix until just smooth.
Don’t overmix — that keeps the cake tender!
6. Pour Into Pans
Spread the batter evenly.
Tap the pans lightly to release air bubbles.
7. Bake
Bake for:
25–30 minutes (round pans)
30–35 minutes (9×13 pan)
It’s done when:
The top springs back when touched
A toothpick comes out clean
8. Cool & Frost
Let the cake cool completely before adding frosting.
Great pairings:
Classic chocolate frosting
Vanilla buttercream
Whipped cream + berries
Lemon glaze for a bright twist
⭐ Why This Is the Best Yellow Cake Recipe Ever
Super moist (oil helps!)
Rich buttery flavor
Soft and fluffy texture
Works for cupcakes, layer cakes, or sheet cakes
Perfect with any frosting
Beginner-friendly
Uses simple pantry ingredients
It’s the kind of cake everyone loves — simple, golden, and delicious.
💡 Tips for Cake Success
✔ Use room-temperature eggs
They mix better and make the cake fluffier.
✔ Don’t overmix
Mix just until smooth — no extra beating.
✔ For extra moisture
Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream or yogurt.
✔ For a taller cake
Use three 6-inch pans.
✔ For cupcakes
Bake 15–18 minutes.
🎉 Fun Variations
🍫 Chocolate Marble Yellow Cake
Swirl in ½ cup melted chocolate into part of the batter.
🍓 Strawberry Yellow Cake
Add chopped berries + strawberry frosting.
🍋 Lemon Yellow Cake
Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
🍪 Cookie Crunch Cake
Fold in ½ cup crushed cookies.
🎂 Your Best Yellow Cake Ever Awaits!
This yellow cake is buttery, soft, and absolutely delicious — perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or weekend baking. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a homemade cake that