Heavenly White Cake Recipes

WHITE CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Butter two 9-inch cake pans (8-inch would work too) that are at least 2-inch high, and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another medium bowl combine sour cream and milk. Set bowls aside.
• In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add egg whites and vanilla extract and beat until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add half of the flour mixture and beat until combined. Add milk mixture and beat until combined. Add the other half of the flour mixture and beat just until combined. Do not over mix - the less you mix, the lighter the cake will be.
• Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool for 15 minutes, then gently remove from pan and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
• Frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and salt on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase speed to high and beat for 2 minutes. Beat in more powdered sugar if frosting is too thin.
• Assembly: If the cakes rose too much, cut their rounded top with a knife to make them flat. Set one cake layer on a plate or cake stand. Evenly spread a thick layer of the frosting over the cake to the edge. Top with the second cake layer. Spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Cake should be kept in the fridge, but bring it to room temperature before serving.

HEAVENLY WHITE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Coat 2 8-inch cake pans with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
• Sift together the flours, baking powder and salt.
• Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
• Add vanilla and the egg whites, scraping down the sides of mixing bowl.
• Mix again until fluffy.
• Add the sifted flour mixture in three batches, alternating with three batches of milk, and ending the additions with flour.
• Mix each addition just until combined; do not overmix or the cake will be dry.
• Pour batter into prepared pans.
• Bake for 30- 35 minutes, or until cake tests done.
• Let the cakes cool completely in the pans on wire racks.
• Wrap and refrigerate (cake still in pan) until ready to decorate.