Description
This stunning white cake is perfect for any celebration, featuring light and fluffy layers with a rich, creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg whites one at a time until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the cake batter, as this can lead to a dense cake.
- For a whiter cake, use clear vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: white cake, celebration cake, vanilla cake, classic cake, dessert