Best 6 Starlight Yellow Cake Recipes

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Are you in search of a delightful and visually stunning dessert that will be the star of your next gathering? Look no further than the Starlight Yellow Cake, an enchanting culinary creation that combines delicate flavors, vibrant colors, and a touch of celestial magic. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that guide you through the process of crafting this extraordinary cake, from preparing the light and fluffy yellow cake batter to creating the mesmerizing starlight effect with a special glaze.

Within this article, you'll find step-by-step instructions for baking the perfect Starlight Yellow Cake, ensuring a moist and tender crumb every time. Discover the secrets of achieving that vibrant yellow color that will make your cake stand out. Learn how to whip up the fluffy vanilla frosting that adds a layer of creamy sweetness to complement the delicate cake.

But the true magic of the Starlight Yellow Cake lies in the starlight glaze, a shimmering creation that transforms the cake into a celestial spectacle. This recipe reveals the techniques for making this enchanting glaze, using simple ingredients to create a stunning effect.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article provides all the guidance you need to create a Starlight Yellow Cake that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds and become the highlight of any special occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LIGHT AND FLUFFY YELLOW CAKE



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Whipped egg whites are the secret behind this airy, moist cake. Decorate each layer with our Chocolate Frosting for a spectacular birthday or special-occasion dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes two 9-inch cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans
3 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, separated (egg whites whipped to stiff peaks)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment. Butter parchment, then flour pans, tapping out excess. Set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; cream on medium-high speed until pale, 2 to 3 minutes. On medium speed, add eggs yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix, scraping down sides of bowl. On low speed, add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two batches of buttermilk. Fold in egg whites. Stir with a rubber spatula until the batter is evenly blended.
  • Divide batter between pans. Smooth the top of each layer with a small offset spatula.
  • Bake until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in pans on wire racks, 20 minutes. Run a knife around edges of cakes to loosen. Invert cakes from pans. Peel off parchment from cakes. Reinvert and let cool completely on racks.

STARLIGHT YELLOW CAKE



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This yellow cake recipe comes from 'Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Everything You Need To Know To Cook Today'. It can be made either in round pans or a 9 X 13-inch rectangular (the pan I used for this recipe). For frosting, you can use your favorite recipe, or buy your favorite brand. *Instead of using flour and shortening to...

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 c milk
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • 2. Grease bottom and sides of a rectangular pan, 13 X 9-inches, 2 round pans, 9 X 1 ½ -inches, or 3 round pans, 8 X 1 ½-inches with shortening and lightly flour.*(see my notes)
  • 3. Beat all ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
  • 4. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally; pour into pan(s).
  • 5. Bake rectangle 35 to 40 minutes, 9-inch rounds 25 to 30 minutes, 8-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • 6. Cool rectangle in pan on wire rack; cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack.
  • 7. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 8. Frost as desired.

HEAVENLY LIGHT YELLOW CAKE



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A very healthy, light cake. A great "treat" for those watching their food intake. I make this cake when I'm really craving something sweet, but can't afford the calories of a typical dessert.

Provided by Doing it Right

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 reduced-fat yellow cake mix (I use Betty Crocker)
1/2 cup water
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, with juice
4 Egg Beaters egg substitute (or 1 Cup of egg whites)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Free
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple, crushed with the juice
1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Place all the cake ingredients in a bowl and mix until well blended.
  • Spray a 9 X 13 cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Pour cake mixture into the cake pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool completely.
  • In a bowl, mix all the frosting ingredients until just combined, do not over mix.
  • Spread frosting mixture over cooled cake.
  • Refrigerate remaining cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.3, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 0.5

YELLOW CAKE MADE FROM SCRATCH



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Very simple cake, anyone can make it. You may substitute butter or margarine for half of the shortening if you desire.

Provided by Foxy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup shortening
1 cup milk
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening 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. finally, stir in vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 181.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

STARLIGHT YELLOW CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches, 2 round pans, 9 X 1 1/2 inches, or 3 round pans, 8 X 1 1/2 inches, with shortening lightly flour.2. Beat all ingredients except Chocolate Buttercream Frosting with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).3. Bake rectangle 35 to 40 minutes, 9-inch rounds 25 to 30 minutes, 8-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool rectangle in pan on wire rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.4. Frost rectangle or fill round layers and frost with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.*If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.**Spreads with at least 65% vegetable oil can be used.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 285 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 6g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 420mg Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 5g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 12% Iron 8% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch 1 Fruit 1 1/2 FatPeanut Butter Cake: Substitute peanut butter for the butter. Frost with Fudge Frosting if desired.From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

YELLOW CAKE LIGHT



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Classic yellow layer cake with less fat! Turns out very moist and was worth the extra effort over a box. Was wonderful with Recipe #95853!

Provided by tessmick

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 large eggs
2 1/4 cups unbleached white flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/4 cups nonfat milk
frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray bottoms only of 2 (9-inch) round cake pans, dust with flour & set aside.
  • Beat sugar, softened butter & vanilla with electric mixer at medium speed until very well blended (about 5 minutes).
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt together (large glass mixing cup worked well).
  • Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Divide the thick batter into the 2 prepared pans, spreading as evenly as possible.
  • Sharply tap pans on counter (to disburse any bubbles) before placing in 350°F oven.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes, remove from pans, cool completely on racks.
  • Place 1 cake layer on serving plate, frost with about 1/2 cup frosting, top with remaining layer, frost sides and top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 167.2, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.9, Protein 3.3

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your cake batter mix together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour before measuring it: This will help ensure that you have the correct amount of flour in your batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time: Check the recipe for the specific instructions.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The Starlight Yellow Cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist, fluffy cake with a delicate flavor that is sure to please everyone. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is a great choice for bakers of all skill levels. So next time you are looking for a delicious and festive cake to bake, give the Starlight Yellow Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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