Description
This classic white cake from scratch recipe yields a moist and tender crumb with a delicate vanilla flavor. Perfect for any celebration or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy with loved ones.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate egg whites one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix milk and sour cream.
- Combine Mixtures: Alternate adding flour and milk mixtures to the batter.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 28–32 minutes, then cool before frosting.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with vanilla, almond, or lemon buttercream.
- Use clear vanilla extract for a bright white cake.
- Freeze unfrosted cake layers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
