Yellow Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Yellow Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; 4 eggs; 6 cups Pillsbury Plus yellow cake mix (Eachbox of cake mix yields 3 cups dry mix); 1 1/2 cups sour cream; FROSTING; 1 1/2 cups butter, softened; 1 cup powdered unsweetened cocoa; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

CAKE
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 eggs
6 cups Pillsbury Plus yellow cake mix (Eachbox of cake mix yields 3 cups dry mix)
1 1/2 cups sour cream
FROSTING
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 cup powdered unsweetened cocoa
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup milk

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["FOR CAKE:.", "Grease and flour two 9"" round cake pans. Combine sugar, oil, water, eggs and cake mix in a large bowl. Add sour cream and mix thoroughly. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans. Back at 350 for 45-55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out celan. Cool layers in pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes; remove from pans by inverting onto wire rack, and continue to cool.", "Makes one double layer cake.", "FOR FROSTING:.", "Cream butter well in a large bowl. Add cocoa and powdered sugar, mix at low speed and add milk. Beat until creamy. Place on cake layer on a plate and spread icing evenly over the top. Set the second layer on top of the first and spread icing on the sides and top of the cake."]

1788

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Yellow Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Yellow Layer Cake

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