Description
Indulge in the light and airy perfection of this homemade Perfect White Cake. With a delicate crumb and subtle hints of vanilla and almond, this classic dessert is sure to impress. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add egg whites one at a time, beating well. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans, smooth tops, and bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a tender crumb.
- Pair with buttercream or whipped frosting for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
