Best 3 Fluffy Yellow Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of yellow cakes with our curated collection of recipes that promise a burst of flavor and a tender, fluffy texture. From classic yellow cake to variations infused with citrus zest, chocolate chips, or tangy cream cheese frosting, our recipes cater to every palate. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions and includes variations to suit your dietary preferences or special occasions. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our recipes ensure a perfect yellow cake every time, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy with loved ones.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY YELLOW LAYER CAKE



Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake image

I saw this on America's Test Kitchen. I have made several yellow cakes from recipezaar, and while most of them were good, none of them had that light and fluffy "box cake" texture without the boxed mix taste (ewwww). This is a wonderful cake. I won't post a pic of my cake, because I was practicing with a new cake decorating tool I bought and it looks a little funny! NOTE: I forgot to put "melted" after the butter.

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups cake flour, plus extra for dusting pans
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1 3/4 cups sugar (12 1/4 ounces)
10 tablespoons butter, melted unsalted (1 1/4 sticks)
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 large egg yolks, room temperature
3 large egg whites, room temperature

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease two 9-inch-wide by 2-inch-high round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper. Grease paper rounds, dust pans with flour, and knock out excess.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 1/2 cups sugar together in large bowl.
  • In 4-cup liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and yolks.
  • In clean bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat egg whites at medium-high speed until foamy, about 30 seconds.
  • With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar; continue to beat until stiff peaks just form, 30 to 60 seconds (whites should hold peak but mixture should appear moist). Transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • Add flour mixture to now-empty mixing bowl fitted with whisk attachment. With mixer running at low speed, gradually pour in butter mixture and mix until almost incorporated (a few streaks of dry flour will remain), about 15 seconds. Stop mixer and scrape whisk and sides of bowl. Return mixer to medium-low speed and beat until smooth and fully incorporated, 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Stir 1/3 of whites into batter to lighten, then add remaining whites and gently fold into batter until no white streaks remain.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Lightly tap pans against counter 2 or 3 times to dislodge any large air bubbles.
  • Bake until cake layers begin to pull away from sides of pans and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Cool cakes in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen cakes from sides of pans with small knife, then invert onto greased wire rack and peel off parchment. Invert cakes again and cool completely on rack, about 1 1/2 hours.

FLUFFY YELLOW CAKE



FLUFFY YELLOW CAKE image

Yield 12 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups cake flour, plus extra for dusting pans
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1 3/4 cups sugar (12 1/4 ounces)
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 large egg yolks, room temperature
3 large egg whites, room temperature

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9-inch-wide by 2-inch-high round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper. Grease paper rounds, dust pans with flour, and knock out excess. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 1/2 cups sugar together in large bowl. In 4-cup liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and yolks. 2. In clean bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat egg whites at medium-high speed until foamy, about 30 seconds. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar; continue to beat until stiff peaks just form, 30 to 60 seconds (whites should hold peak but mixture should appear moist). Transfer to bowl and set aside. 3. Add flour mixture to now-empty mixing bowl fitted with whisk attachment. With mixer running at low speed, gradually pour in butter mixture and mix until almost incorporated (a few streaks of dry flour will remain), about 15 seconds. Stop mixer and scrape whisk and sides of bowl. Return mixer to medium-low speed and beat until smooth and fully incorporated, 10 to 15 seconds. 4. Using rubber spatula, stir 1/3 of whites into batter to lighten, then add remaining whites and gently fold into batter until no white streaks remain. Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Lightly tap pans against counter 2 or 3 times to dislodge any large air bubbles. 5. Bake until cake layers begin to pull away from sides of pans and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen cakes from sides of pans with small knife, then invert onto greased wire rack and peel off parchment. Invert cakes again and cool completely on rack, about 1 1/2 hours.

YELLOW FLUFFY LAYER CAKE BY FREDA



Yellow Fluffy Layer Cake By Freda image

I have had this recipe for about 4 years or So. I got this from a Cooks illistrated Mag. a few years ago. Its a very good Fluffy cake. Its a Basic yellow cake but Very Moist and Fluffy.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

MY LIGHT AND FLUFFY YELLOW CAKE: FOLLOW DIRECTIONS EXACTLY
2 1/2 C cake flour, ( do not use all purpose will not be as fluffy)
1 1/4 tsp baking pdr
1/4 tsp soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 3/4 C sugar ( 12 1/4 oz)
1 1/4 stks butter (10 tbs) melted and cooled slightly
1 C buttermilk, @ room temp
3 TBS veg. oil
2 Tsp vanilla extract
6 Lg egg yolks, @ room temp
3 Large eggs whites, @ room temp
MUST FOLLW DIRECTIONS EXACTLY FOR RESULTS TO BE LIGHT AND FLUFFY

Steps:

  • 1. Bring all ingredients to ROOM temperature before starting Recipe. Non Stick Spray can be used for Greasing pans, Flour as usual. Adjust your Oven racks to Middle Position. Preheat Oven @ 350 degrees. Grease and Flour (2) 9" round pans, line with parchment paper. Grease paper rounds, dust pans with flour and knock off excess flour.
  • 2. Whisk Flour Baking Pdr, Soda salt, and only 1 1/2 c Sugar together in large Bowl.
  • 3. In 4 cup measuring cup whisk together well, Butter melted, Buttermilk, Oil, Vanilla, and Yolks.
  • 4. in Your Clean Electric Mixer, Bowl with Whisk atachment ready, Beat your Egg Whites @ med. Speed until foamy, about 30 sec. With Mixer running gradually add the remaining 1/4 Cup of sugar; Continue to Beat until stiff peaks form, about 30-60 sec. transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • 5. Add your Flour Mixture to your now Empty Mixing Bowl, with Whisk attachment and mixer running on low, gradually pour in the butter mixture, Mix until almost incorporated. ( a few Streaks of flour will remain visable) about 15 sec of mixing time. STOP THE MIXER. Scrape whisk and sides of Bowl. Turn mixer on to Med-low Speed, Beat 10-15 sec, till fully incorporated. . No More.
  • 6. With Rubber Spatula, Stir 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter to Lighten, then add remaining whites folding gently into the batter, until no white streaks remain.
  • 7. Divide Batter evenly between 2 pans. Lightly tap pans against the Counter 2-3 times to remove any large air Bubbles.
  • 8. Bake Until Cake Layers Begin to Pull away from the sides of the pans, and toothpick int=serted into the center comes out clean, 20-22 minutes. Cook Cakes in pans, on wire rack, and peel off Parchment. Invert Cakes again to Cool Completely about 1 1/2 hrs. FROST WITH YOUR FAVORITE FROSTING and Enjoy. NOTE: This cake Shoud Be LIGHT and FLUFFy in testure If Directions are FOLLOWED EXACTLY!

Tips:

  • Use cake flour: Cake flour has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour, which results in a more tender crumb. If you don't have cake flour on hand, you can make your own by whisking together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the cake lighter and fluffier. If you cream the butter more than 2 minutes before adding the sugar, it can cause the cake to be tough.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling. Beat the eggs for at least 30 seconds after each addition.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming lumpy. Stir until just combined.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Do not overbake the cake, or it will become dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This delicious and versatile yellow cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be dressed up or down with different frosting, sprinkles, or fruit. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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