Ultimate Basic Birthday Yellow Cake (1 - Layer)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0.

2. 2

   Cut wax paper to fit the bottom of a 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pan. Spray the pan with cooking spray, place the wax paper in the pan and spray the paper.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, mixing well.

4. 4

   Combine milk with vegetable oil and stir thoroughly.

5. 5

   Add the milk/vegetable oil mixture, butter and vanilla to the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium to medium-high speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed.

6. 6

   Add the eggs and continue beating an additional 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

7. 7

   Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center of cake comes out clean, or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the center.

8. 8

   Cool cakes on wire racks for 15 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.

9. 9

   Frost as desired.

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