Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of this Vanilla Cake, a timeless classic that every baker should master. With its airy texture and rich vanilla flavor, this cake is perfect for celebrations like birthdays and weddings or simply as a treat at home. Its versatility allows for various frosting options, from buttercream to cream cheese, making it easy to customize for any occasion. Whether served plain or lavishly decorated, this Vanilla Cake is bound to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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 your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare three 6-inch cake tins with butter, flour, and parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix wet ingredients: milk, sour cream, and vanilla in another bowl.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until smooth; then add whisked egg whites gradually.
- Alternate adding the dry and wet mixtures to the batter until just combined.
- Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg