Homemade Yellow Cake

Homemade Yellow Cake
Homemade Yellow Cake

Best Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe (Moist, Fluffy & Easy)

If you’re looking for the perfect Homemade Yellow Cake, this classic recipe delivers a moist, tender crumb and rich vanilla flavor every time. It’s versatile too—use it to make a 13x9-inch cake, 8- or 9-inch round layer cake, or 24 cupcakes. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any day you want a simple, delicious homemade dessert.


Homemade Yellow Cake Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups sugar

  • ½ cup coconut oil

  • 1 ¼ cups milk

  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 eggs


How to Make Homemade Yellow Cake

1. Prep the pans

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour your cake pan(s), or line cupcake pans with paper liners.

2. Mix the batter

In a large bowl, beat all ingredients on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase the mixer to high speed and beat for 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the bowl. Pour the smooth batter into the prepared pan(s).

3. Bake

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean:

  • 13 x 9-inch cake: 40–45 minutes

  • 8- or 9-inch round layers: 30–35 minutes

  • Cupcakes: 12–15 minutes

Let the cake cool completely before frosting or assembling..


Frost with Chocolate Buttercream!


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