Ina Garten Yellow Cake Recipe
If you love soft, moist, and buttery cake, this Ina Garten Yellow Cake Recipe is perfect. It is easy to make and delicious every time.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans with butter. Lightly flour them or use parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until fully mixed. Set aside for later.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together. Mix until it’s light and fluffy.
Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time. Beat well after each egg. This creates a smooth batter.
Add Vanilla
- Pour in vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined. This enhances the flavor.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
- Add the dry ingredients in three parts. Alternate with milk in two parts. Mix gently each time.
Pour Batter into Pans
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake the Cake
- Place pans in the oven. Bake for 30–35 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
Cool the Cake
- Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost and Serve
- Use your favorite frosting. Vanilla or chocolate works beautifully. Slice and enjoy this soft, buttery cake.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter and eggs for smoother batter.
- Add lemon zest for a fresh twist.
- Swap milk with buttermilk for extra tenderness.
- Layer with fresh berries for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.