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Rich Yellow Cake

Name: Rich Yellow Cake
Yield: 2 -8 inch round cake layers
Ingredients: 4 cups cake flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 ¾ cups white sugar; 6 egg yolks, beaten; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups milk

Rating: 2.82 stars

22 Ratings
18 Reviews
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This is a good cake and good enough for a wedding cake as well.

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

2 -8 inch round cake layers

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 20 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 cups cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups white sugar
6 egg yolks, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour two 8 inch round cake pans then line them with parchment paper.

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Step 2

Sift the flour with the baking powder and salt and set aside.
Step 3

Cream the butter until fluffy. Add the sugar gradually and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks and add the vanilla. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating with milk. Stir the batter until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. This cake rises very well so only fill the cake pans 2/3 full. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Frost as desired.

Partner Tip

Reynolds® parchment can be used for easier cleanup/removal from the pan.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

279.4 calories; 3.8 g protein; 41.2 g carbohydrates; 87.3 mg cholesterol; 138.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (18)

Most helpful positive review

H2OMELON

02/07/2003

This is a VERY rich cake. Everyone loved it! I have been asked to make it again at least a dozen times. Read More

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(11)

Most helpful critical review

Lea Hoppe

07/02/2007

I used this recipe for my bosses birthday I was so embarassed when everyone started eating it. The cake was dry and the flavor was awful. This is the worst recipe I have ever made. I will never use it again nor would I ever recommend this recipe to someone. Read More

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(51)

22 Ratings

5 star values: 7
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 10

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H2OMELON

02/07/2003

This is a VERY rich cake. Everyone loved it! I have been asked to make it again at least a dozen times. Read More

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(11)

Lea Hoppe

07/02/2007

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(51)

GOREME

09/05/2003

Unfortunately this was not a good cake and I won't make it again. There wasn't much flavor to the batter and the finished cake was exceptionally dry - not at all moist. I think the cooking time was too long. I took my cakes out 6 minutes early and the top of the cake was too brown and crunchy and the inside dry. Read More

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(23)

CHELITA

09/05/2003

This was one of the worst cakes I have ever made...i will not make it again....ewe! Read More

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(22)

H2OMELON

02/07/2003

This is a VERY rich cake. Everyone loved it! I have been asked to make it again at least a dozen times. Read More

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(11)

pineapple

11/11/2004

This was a terrible cake. It shouldn't even be called a cake. It was dry and it cracked. It tasted like dough.The ingredients alone is more valuable then this cake. If you are planning to bake a cake don't kill yourself with this one. Believe me after you bake this thing you will never want to bake again. All this so called dessert does is waste your time ingredients and now you have a load of dirty dishes to do. DO NOT BAKE THIS CAKE!Don't torture yourself like this. Read More

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(11)

Junia Sonier

12/31/2011

This cake was terrible. It was a waste of my time and ingrediants. The cake was very dry and cracked can't ice it. It makes a good sweet bread though. This is what I get for not reading reviews first but I've learned my lesson. I think there might have been a typo maybe it should have been 2 cups of flour and not 4 cups of flour. Read More

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(9)

KARENL1956

04/19/2004

Great cake! I found the batter to be way to dry so I added milk when mixing. Turned out great! Read More

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(7)

TXGAL20

10/14/2004

This is an extremely hard cake to make...it is really dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone Read More

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(7)

SPLITPEA

01/24/2003

This cake was easy to make doesn't use exotic ingredients is soft and tastes splendid. You could top it with anything because although the inside is tender it is somewhat crusty on top(good for frosting)I highly recommend it. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Rich Yellow Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Calories: 279.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 13 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 17 %

saturated fat: 33 %

cholesterol: 29 %

vitamin a iu: 8 %

niacin equivalents: 22 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c:

folate: 15 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 13 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 6 %

thiamin: 27 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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H2OMELON

02/07/2003

This is a VERY rich cake. Everyone loved it! I have been asked to make it again at least a dozen times.

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(11)

Lea Hoppe

07/02/2007

Helpful

(51)

GOREME

09/05/2003

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(23)

CHELITA

09/05/2003

This was one of the worst cakes I have ever made...i will not make it again....ewe!

Helpful

(22)

H2OMELON

02/07/2003

This is a VERY rich cake. Everyone loved it! I have been asked to make it again at least a dozen times.

Helpful

(11)

pineapple

11/11/2004

Helpful

(11)

Junia Sonier

12/31/2011

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(9)

KARENL1956

04/19/2004

Great cake! I found the batter to be way to dry so I added milk when mixing. Turned out great!

Helpful

(7)

TXGAL20

10/14/2004

This is an extremely hard cake to make...it is really dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone

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(7)

SPLITPEA

01/24/2003

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