Old Fashioned Yellow Cake For 2 Recipes

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F
• Grease the pan and lightly dust them with the flour, tapping out the excess; set aside.
• Place the buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl, and whisk until the baking soda is dissolved. Add the egg yolk, vanilla, and melted butter, and whisk to combine.
• Place the flour, sugar, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and whisk to blend well.
• Add the buttermilk mixture and whisk just until blended and smooth. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans, dividing it evenly between the them.
• Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
• Remove the pans from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
• Then run a thin, sharp knife around the edge of the pans and invert them to release the cakes. Place the cakes upright on the rack and let them cool completely.
• The unfrosted cakes can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; or they can be frozen, well wrapped, for up to 1 month. Let them return to room temperature before frosting.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour 2 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
• Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Stir to combine.
• Add oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl occasionaly.
• Pour batter Into prepared pans and if necessary spread evenly. Bake at 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Cool in pan 10 minutes. Then turn onto wire rack to cool completely.