Description
Indulge in the classic elegance of a homemade white cake with this delicious recipe. Perfect for any celebration or simply as a sweet treat, this moist and fluffy cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate egg whites one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to the butter mixture.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 28–32 minutes.
- Cool and frost: Let cakes cool before frosting and decorating.
Notes
- This white cake pairs well with various frostings like buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped frosting.
- For a pristine white appearance, use clear vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
