Yeasted Cake Recipe: Airy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake
Soft, tender, and buttery, this melt-in-your-mouth cake is perfect for tea time, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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¼ cup whole milk
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and line a 9-inch pan.
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Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
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Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
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Mix in sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
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Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Pour into pan and bake 35–45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool, slice, and serve.
Notes
Top with powdered sugar, fruit, or glaze. Store at room temp up to 3 days.