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Basic Butter Layer Cake Recipe

Basic Butter Layer Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup butter (very soft but not melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs (room temperature )
3 large egg yolks (room temperature , save whites for another time)
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups cake flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups warm milk (or use half and half cream)

Directions:

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
Lightly butter or use cooking spray on the sides and bottom two 9-inch round cake pans then line with parchment paper, then lightly butter once again.
On medium-high speed of an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until pale and yellow (about 5 minutes).
Add in the eggs and egg yolks; beat until thoroughly combined, then beat in vanilla until blended.
In a small bowl sift together cake flour, baking powder and salt; at low speed add in the flour mixture into the creamed mixture alternating with the milk.
Divide the batter equally between the two cake pans and spread to level.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until cakes test done.
Cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	986.22 Kcal (4129 kJ)
Calories from fat	205.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.81g	35%
Cholesterol	280.53mg	94%
Sodium	488.68mg	20%
Potassium	719.66mg	15%
Total Carbs	172.33g	57%
Sugars	48.08g	192%
Dietary Fiber	3.47g	14%
Protein	23.91g	48%
Iron	10.1mg	56%
Calcium	294mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	263.54 Kcal (1103 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.1g	35%
Cholesterol	74.96mg	94%
Sodium	130.58mg	20%
Potassium	192.31mg	15%
Total Carbs	46.05g	57%
Sugars	12.85g	192%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	14%
Protein	6.39g	48%
Iron	2.7mg	56%
Calcium	78.6mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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