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Slice of creamy key lime pie topped with whipped cream and lime zest, served beside fresh limes for a citrusy presentation.

Yellow Cake

Olivia Carter
Classic yellow cake, no mixer, no stress. Just mix, bake, and enjoy.
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10 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cool Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
COST $7–$9
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword yellow cake
Servings 9 servings
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch square baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • sifter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the pan.
  • Mix the dry ingredients, then whisk the wet ingredients.
  • Combine gently. Do not overmix!
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, then cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Employ room temperature ingredients for a seamless batter consistency. Frost, however, you like.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~270kcal, Fat: 10g, Carbs: 42g, Protein: 4g