Mini Yellow Cakes

Looking to satisfy your cake craving without making a large cake? This recipe for Mini Yellow Cakes is all you need! Small enough to make 4 cake layers, this recipe is great for birthdays or having fun with the kids in the kitchen. Decorate the cakes with buttercream frosting and sprinkles, or stack them high for a tall layer cake you can enjoy with the family!

Skill LevelBeginner

Amount4 cakes

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Instructions

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare Mini Round Cake Pans with vegetable pan spray.
In small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs alternately with flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Beat in water and vanilla until well blended. Divide batter evenly among pans, smoothing tops.
Bake 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on cooling grid 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on grid.
Decorate cakes as desired with buttercream icing.