A soft and fluffy white cake with a tender crumb, perfect for any special occasion. This delightful cake is light, moist, and has just the right amount of sweetness. It pairs wonderfully with your favorite frosting or fresh fruits.
Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk, room temperature
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add egg whites to the butter mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and decorate as desired, and enjoy your heavenly white cake!