Yellow Cake

Ingredients

• 1.5 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature

• 6 large egg yolks, room temperature

• 1 cup low-fat milk

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 300 grams cake flour

• 300 grams sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• Pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter three 6-inch cake pans. Then, line the pans with parchment rounds on the bottom of each pan and butter again. Dust each pan with cake flour and tap out the excess.

2. In a medium bowl whisk 1/4 cup of milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 6 egg yolks together. Set aside for later use.

3. In the bowl of a standard mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix 300 grams cake flour, 300 grams sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt on low speed for 1 minute. Add the 3/4 cup of room temperature butter and 3/4 cup of milk to the dry ingredients and mix on low for 1 minute, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes to aerate the batter. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again until combined. Slowly add in the egg yolk mixture and scrape down the sides of the bowl when it has all been added. Ensure it is all incorporated.

4. Evenly distribute the batter between the lined cake pans. Tap the pan on a towel to ensure it is evenly dispersed and to remove air bubbles.

5. Bake for 10 minutes and then rotate the pans and set the timer for another 10 - 15 minutes. The cakes are done when a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when you press a finger to it.

6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes and then remove them and let cool on a wire rack. Once completely cool, store in plastic wrap until you are ready to use them for your cake. I recommend cutting the domes off the top before frosting and using any of the frostings on my page with it.

Notes

• Yield: three 6-inch cake rounds

• If making cupcakes cook for 5 minutes less and be careful about how high you fill your liners (I recommend 2/3 full).

• I recommend this cake be served with this chocolate frosting or this cream cheese frosting.