Vanilla Cake
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating a classic Vanilla Cake that’s perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any celebration. This recipe results in three layers of moist, fluffy vanilla sponge cake, enriched with a rich vanilla flavor that pairs beautifully with your favorite frosting or toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 egg whites
- 2 sticks butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
- 6 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare three 6-inch cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In another bowl, mix milk, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth; gradually add egg whites while mixing.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 15-20 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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