YELLOW LAYER CAKE 12 INCH

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A bit unusual mixing technique assures a perfect cake every time. Frost with 2 1/2 to 3 batches of my semi classic buttercream frosting recipe, #14307, any flavor will do, but we like the milk chocolate best. I like to split the cakes and do two more layers of frosting and/or fill the middle with jam. Adapted from Rose Beranabum's "The Cake Bible"

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 12inch 2 layer cake, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 large egg yolks (259 gms)
2 1/3 cups milk (560 grams)
5 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
7 cups sifted cake flour (700 grams)
3 1/2 cups superfine sugar (700 grams)
7 7/8 teaspoons baking powder
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
28 tablespoons unsalted butter, cool room temperature (397 gms)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease two 12-inch x 1 1/2 inch cake pans, line bottoms with parchment paper grease bottom and flour entire pan.
  • In a medium bowl lightly combine the yolks, 1/2 cup milk, and vanilla.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix on low speed for 30 seconds to blend.
  • Add the butter and remaining milk.
  • Mix on low speed until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Beat for 90 seconds at medium speed to develop cake structure.
  • Stop mixer, scrape down the sides.
  • Gradually add the egg/milk/vanilla mixture in 3 batches, beating 20 seconds after each addition.
  • Stop mixer, scrape down the sides and give it a final mix by hand.
  • Pour the batter in the prepared pans and smooth surface.
  • (Pans will be half full.) Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean and the cake springs back when pressed lightly in center.
  • (The cakes should start to shrink from the sides of pans after taking them out of the oven.) Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a buttered rack.
  • Reinvert cakes so that tops are right side up.
  • Cool to room temperature and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 161.3, Sodium 307.9, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 29.4, Protein 5.8

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