Description
Indulge in the light, fluffy, and utterly delicious White Cake From Scratch. This classic recipe yields a moist and tender crumb that is perfect for any celebration or gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 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 and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Beat in egg whites one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternate additions: Gradually add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow cakes to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a tender crumb, use cake flour.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Pairs well with buttercream or whipped cream frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
