Description
Delightful White Cake elevates classic desserts with its cloud-like texture and elegant simplicity. Bakers seeking pure, delicate sweetness will discover a reliable recipe that promises celebration-worthy results you can proudly serve.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Leavening Agents:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 350F (175C) and coat two 9-inch cake pans with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar together, beating until the mixture becomes pale and develops a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate egg whites individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next.
- Stir vanilla extract into the batter, distributing the flavor evenly.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the batter, mixing gently after each addition to maintain a smooth, consistent texture.
- Divide batter equally between prepared cake pans, spreading it smoothly to ensure even baking.
- Place pans in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow them to rest in pans for 10 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Carefully transfer cakes from pans onto a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely before applying frosting.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and optimal cake texture.
- Use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour for a lighter, more delicate crumb that melts in your mouth.
- Separate egg whites carefully, avoiding any yolk contamination to achieve perfect meringue-like volume and fluffiness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg