Description
Learn how to make a delicious white cake from scratch with this easy recipe. This fluffy and moist vanilla cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300g) cake flour, sifted
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg whites and vanilla: Add the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, and mix just until combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool in pans before frosting.
Notes
- For a pure white cake, use clear vanilla extract.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist.
- This cake pairs well with buttercream, whipped cream, or cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
