Description
This Classic White Cake recipe yields a moist and tender cake that is perfect for any occasion. With a delicate crumb and a rich buttery flavor, this cake is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the egg whites one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the batter, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter between pans, bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Let the cakes cool, then frost with your choice of frosting.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with buttercream, whipped cream, or fruit fillings.
- For added stability when stacking layers, chill the cake before assembling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
