Basic Yellow Cake Recipe

The Basic White Cake is a a simple and easy recipe. If you are new to baking, then this is the perfect recipe to try.
Basic Yellow Cake
submitted by Radzie at ifood.tv

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Egg yolk1
 Cold water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Sifted cake flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt1 Pinch
 Lemon flavoring1 Teaspoon
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2126 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6 g9.4%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g8.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 185.1 mg61.7%

Sodium 672.2 mg28%

Total Carbohydrates 499 g166.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17%

Sugars 303.1 g

Protein 23 g45.8%

Vitamin A 4.3% Vitamin C

Calcium 43.3% Iron 107.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Grease and flour 3 cake pans.

MAKING
2) In a bowl, add the egg yolks and beat till thick light yelloqw in colour.
3) Slowly add in the sugar, beating well after each addition.
4) Add in the salt and baking powder and beat well.
5) Alternating, mix in the cold water and flour. Keep beating well after each addition.
6) Stir in the lemon flavoring.
7) Transfer the batter into the cake pans.
8) Place in the oven and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, till done.

SERVING
9) Serve simply, or topped with chocolate sauce.
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