Description
Delectable white layer cake brings pure joy to dessert tables across America. Moist crumb and silky frosting create a classic celebration treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 3/4 cups (345 grams) cake flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare baking equipment by coating two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and a light dusting of flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring cake flour, baking powder, and salt are thoroughly blended with a whisk.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light, airy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate egg whites individually into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Gradually incorporate dry flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture, alternating between the two and ensuring smooth integration. Always begin and conclude with the flour mixture to maintain proper consistency.
- Evenly distribute the cake batter between the prepared pans, using a spatula to smooth the surfaces.
- Place pans in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow them to rest in the pans for 10 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Carefully transfer cakes to wire cooling racks and let them cool completely before frosting or decorating.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and a lighter cake texture.
- Sift the cake flour twice for an ultra-fine, delicate crumb that melts in your mouth.
- Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements, especially when baking, to guarantee consistent results every time.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding almond extract or lemon zest to complement the vanilla base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg