Description
Looking for the best Southern yellow cake recipe? This easy, quick, and simple cake is buttery, moist, and the best idea for family gatherings or holidays! Topped with rich caramel and pecans, it’s a classic Southern dessert that everyone will love. Try this easy yellow cake recipe today!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup pecans (chopped or whole)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter between pans and bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Top cooled cake with caramel sauce and sprinkle pecans on top.
Notes
- Poke holes in the cake to let caramel soak in more deeply.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to caramel for a sweet-salty flavor.
- Store cake covered at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern