White Cake From Scratch Recipe
Indulge in a classic White Cake made entirely from scratch. This fluffy vanilla cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, with its tender crumb and delightful flavor. Follow this simple recipe to create a homemade cake that will impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans. Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in egg whites one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 25–30 minutes, then cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a whiter cake, use clear vanilla extract.
- Pair with buttercream or whipped cream frosting.
- Can be made into cupcakes or a sheet cake—adjust baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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