White Cake
This white cake recipe is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The light and fluffy texture combined with a sweet vanilla flavor makes it a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg whites one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the batter alternately with the milk. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 10g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
Mixing bowls Electric mixer Cake pans Cooling rack
Tools
Oven Toothpick
Serving suggestions
Serve the white cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream. It pairs well with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips & tricks
For an extra moist cake, try adding a tablespoon of sour cream to the batter. Be sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Cost
$10