Description
A light and fluffy white cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup egg whites (about 4 large eggs)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Pour in milk and mix until smooth.
- Beat in eggs, egg whites, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake fluffy.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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