Thirty Minute Yellow Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Yellow cakes are made with butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla, which gives it a golden-yellow color.
• This type of cake is often used for birthday cakes.
• The most popular type of yellow cake is the classic vanilla cake.