Wasc Cake Recipes

WASC CAKE

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients by hand using a whisk in a very large mixing bowl.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix on medium-low speed with a stand mixer or medium with a handheld mixer for 2 minutes.
• Pour into two 8-inch round prepared cake pans.
• Lightly tap cake pans on counter to bring air bubbles to top.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 25-35 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick is removed mostly clean. Do not overbake.

WASC CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C and line and grease three, 8-inch or four 7-inch pans with parchment rounds.
• Mix 3 cups all purpose flour, 3 cups sugar, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt together in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or hand mixer until fully combined.
• Mix in 1 cup of room temperature, unsalted butter slowly into the dry ingredients on a low speed. Continue to mix until no large chunks of butter remain and the mixture looks like moist sand.
• Pour in 1 cup of egg whites and mix on a medium speed until combined.
• Add in 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil, 2 tsp of almond extract, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract on a low speed. Mix until fully incorporated.
• If you want to color your cake layers, add in gel food coloring with the vanilla and oil.
• Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then beat on a medium speed for about 30 seconds to make sure everything is properly mixed together.
• Divide the batter evenly between your prepared pans. Bake for 33-36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Let the pans cool for 10 minutes, then run a small offset spatula around the perimeter of the pan to separate the cake from the pan.
• Place cake layers into the freezer for 30 minutes to accelerate the cooling process. Once the layers are fully cooled, carefully flip the pans and remove the layers.
• Use a serrated knife to level the tops of the layers right before you plan to assemble your cake, or you can wrap and freeze them if you're making them in advance.
• If you make these cake layers in advance and freeze them, let them thaw for about 20 minutes before making your cake. The cake layers should still be slightly cold to the touch, which will make it easier to assemble your cake.
• While the cake layers bake and cool, make the almond buttercream frosting.
• Beat 2 cups of unsalted butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds with a paddle attachment until smooth.
• Mix in 2 tsp of almond extract, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp salt on a low speed.
• Slowly add in 7 cups of powdered sugar on a low speed. Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream halfway through to make the frosting easier to mix.
• Continue to mix on low speed for a few minutes, until the desired consistency is reached.
• If the frosting is too thick, add in additional cream (1 Tbsp at a time). If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar (quarter of a cup at a time).
• If you plan to color the buttercream, add in the gel food coloring once the frosting is fully made, and beat on low until it reaches the desired color.
• Stack and frost cake layers on a greaseproof cake board using a dab of frosting to help stick the first cake layer to the board.
• Add an even layer of almond buttercream between each cake layer.
• Spread a thin coat of frosting around the cake to fully cover the cake layers. Smooth using a bench scraper, then chill the cake in the fridge (10 minutes) or freezer (5 minutes) until the frosting is firm to the touch.
• Add a second, thicker layer of frosting to the cake, and smooth using a bench scraper. Then decorate as desired!

SENSATIONAL WASC CAKE FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Preheat Your Oven and Prepare the 8-inch Round Cake Pans - Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line your cake pans with parchment paper and then spray them with cooking spray.
• Mix the Dry Ingredients - Add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Using a large bowl with a whisk attachment, mix until fully combined.
• Beat in the Butter - Cut your butter up into chunks. Slowly add the chunks of butter into the dry ingredients and beat with the mixer at low speed. Mix until no large chunks remain and the mixture is crumbly.
• Add the Egg Whites - With the mixer at low speed, add the egg whites in. Mix until they become just incorporated.
• Add Sour Cream, Vanilla Extract, Almond Extract, and Vegetable Oil - Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and vegetable oil into the cake batter. Beat on low speed until the mixture is fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula and beat for a few more seconds, still at low speed.
• Bake the Cakes - Among the three cake pans, divide the cake batter evenly. Bake for 33-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes atop a wire rack.
• Run an offset spatula around the edge of the cakes to loosen them. Then, place them in the freezer for 45 minutes to one hour. Once cool, remove from pans and use a serrated knife to level off the tops of the cakes.
• Make the Frosting - Using the electric mixer, beat the butter at medium speed for about 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Change the mixer to low speed and add one cup of powdered sugar at a time. Alternate with adding in splashes of the heavy whipping cream.
• Once fully mixed, add the almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on low speed until fully incorporated. Add more cream if the frosting is too thick and more powdered sugar if it is too thin.
• Decorate the Cake - Stack the cake layers on top of each other, adding a layer of frosting between each cake. Add a thin layer of frosting to the sides and top of the cake using an offset spatula. Refrigerate the cake for 20 minutes and then cover with the remaining frosting.

WASC CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• The instructions for this cake are super easy. Basically, put all the ingredients into a bowl and mix it on medium speed for 2 minutes! Voila! Cake batter is ready. Pour batter into two prepared 8" pans and bake at 350ºF for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. It's ok to bake your cakes for longer if you're using larger pans.

WASC CAKE - MY SMALL ADJUSTMENTS

Steps:

• Sift together the white cake mix, cake flour, sugar and salt in mixing bowl.
• Add milk, sour cream and eggs (whole eggs and egg whites) and blend on low until smooth.
• Add the almond and vanilla extract and continue mixing on low for another minute.
• Pour into prepared baking dish (I usually make 2 9-inch rounds with this recipe).
• Bake at 325 for 40-50 minutes.

KAKELADI'S ORIGINAL WASC (WHITE ALMOND SOUR CREAM) CAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix 1st 3 ingredients. (see notes below) Set aside.
• Place remaining ingredients in mixer bowl then add the dry.
• Mix on low (I use a KA mixer) speed for 30 seconds, until dry ingredients are incorporated; mix at medium 2 minutes.
• This makes 1 & 1/2 times the usual batter than a 'straight' cake mix. It will fill one of the following pans: 8" sq; 12" round; 9x13x2; OR one 10" and 6" round.
• Pour into pan(s) and bake as you usually do. I prefere to bake at 300 degrees F. for 20 minutes, then turn oven up to 325 degrees F. for an equal time OR until you can smell cake If it has pulled away from the edges of the pan it is *over done*. You should have a flat cake that won't (usually) need leveling & is not sticky on the top when it cools.
• Special NOTES:.
• That's right -- there is NO oil, butter or margarine in this recipe.
• Use large eggs.
• If almond extract (not emulsion) is used, add 2 teaspoons or to taste.
• Can use ANY cake flavor.
• Flavorings can change depending on cake flavor you use. Try a combination of 1 part vanilla, 1/2 part butter flavoring and 1/4 part almond.
• It is important to mix the dry ingredients well especially if using a chocolate mix or you will have white spots in the finished cake. I use a wire wisk.