๐ Classic White Cake Recipe ๐
Description:
The fine moist crumb of this cake complements any type of filling and frosting, making it the perfect celebratory dessert.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Christmas, Hanukkah, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1770.9
- Fat Content: 73.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 46g
- Cholesterol Content: 196mg
- Sodium Content: 876.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 252g
- Fiber Content: 3.4g
- Sugar Content: 151.3g
- Protein Content: 27.4g
Ingredients:
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Recipe Yield: 2 nine-inch layers
Instructions:
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Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter two 9-inch diameter by 1 1/2-inch deep layer pans or 1 (13 by 9 by 2-inch) pan. Line the bottoms with parchment or waxed paper.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and sugar together for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the egg whites, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Combine Mixtures: Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture. Then add half of the milk mixture. Continue to alternate, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Make sure to scrape the bowl and beater often.
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Prepare Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a metal spatula.
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Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake the cake(s) for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
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Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a rack, remove the parchment or waxed paper, and let them cool completely.
This classic white cake recipe yields a moist and delicious cake that serves as a blank canvas for various fillings and frostings. Whether it’s for a festive occasion like Christmas or Hanukkah, or simply a sweet treat for any day of the week, this cake is sure to delight your taste buds! Enjoy baking and savoring this timeless dessert with your loved ones.
