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White Cake

Fluffy White Cake Recipe That'll Wow Your Guests

This fluffy white cake is moist and easy to make from scratch, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup Oil Can substitute with avocado, canola, or vegetable oil
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Key sweetener for moisture
  • 1 Tablespoon Clear Vanilla Extract Can substitute with regular vanilla
  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Milk Room temperature
  • 6 large Egg Whites Room temperature, beaten to stiff peaks

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the granulated sugar and oil while continuing to mix.
  4. Mix in the clear vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
  7. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  8. Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter gently.
  9. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  10. Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 15 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and ensure to beat egg whites to stiff peaks.

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