Four-Egg Yellow Cake
- 25m Prep Time
- 30m Cook Time
- 1h 10mReady In
A classic yellow cake made with four eggs, butter, and cake flour, baked in three layers. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, and can be filled and frosted as desired.
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 ⅔ cups sifted (265g) cake flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (235g) milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 sticks (8 oz or 225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) sugar
- 4 large eggs
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Whisk together well in a medium bowl: 2 ⅔ cups sifted (265g) cake flour; 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt
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Step 2.
Combine in another bowl or in a liquid measuring cup: 1 cup (235g) milk; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
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Step 3.
Beat in a large bowl, or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, until creamy.: 2 sticks (8 oz or 225g) unsalted butter, softened
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Step 4.
Gradually add and beat on high speed until light, 3 to 5 minutes: 1 ¾ cups (350g) sugar
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Step 5.
Beat in one at a time: 4 large eggs
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Step 6.
On low speed, add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the milk mixture in 2 parts, beating until smooth. Divide the batter among the pans and spread evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Step 7.
Let cool in the pans on a rack for 15 minutes, then invert the cakes onto the rack, peel off the parchment, and turn them right side up to cool completely. Fill and frost as desired.