Description
A soft and fluffy white cake perfect for any celebration or sweet treat, versatile for various toppings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract before evenly dividing the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg