Description
Indulge in the light, fluffy goodness of this classic White Cake made entirely from scratch. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade cake is sure to impress with its delicate crumb and rich vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups cake flour (sifted)
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Egg Whites and Vanilla: Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans, smooth tops, and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For extra white color and fluffiness, use clear vanilla extract.
- Be sure to beat the egg whites gently to keep the texture tender.
- Pair with buttercream, whipped cream, or fruit fillings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
