White Cake

White Cake

A classic, tender white cake with a delicate crumb and subtle vanilla flavor, perfect for celebrations.

⏱ 45 minServes 12American

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. 3Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then beat in vanilla extract.
  4. 4Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the batter.
  6. 6Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. 7Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

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