Easy Yellow Cake
No one will ever guess that this tender, delicious cake started with a boxed mix! This easy yellow cake is a crowd favorite that's perfect for any occasion.
Elevate your baking game without breaking a sweat by using simple ingredients to create something truly special. This easy yellow cake proves that sometimes, less is more in the kitchen.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat together the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, vanilla, and water. Beat for about 2 minutes on medium speed until well combined.
- 3
Divide batter evenly between two 9-inch cake pans, spreading to the edges with a spatula.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes in the pans before turning the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 5
Fill and frost cooled cakes with your favorite frosting, such as chocolate buttercream.
- 6
For a single layer cake, use a 9x13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour batter into the pan and spread to the edges with a spatula.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before topping with your favorite frosting.
Ago's Notes
- Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.
This cake is a testament to the quiet magic of simple ingredients coming together—enjoy each slice with the kind of care you'd give a beloved dish shared with friends. It’s a refreshing twist on classic Italian desserts, offering a lighter and creamier texture that's equally delightful.
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