BASIC WHITE LAYER CAKE

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Every recipe file should contain a standard delicious cake like this. Topped with your favorite flavor of frosting, it's great for any occasion.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
2-1/2 cups frosting of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Spread evenly into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Eric Okafor
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.


Mohadev Paul
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I love this cake! It's the perfect balance of moist and fluffy.


Myah Ortega
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Abdullah Tayyab
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


Jermaine Webster
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Malik Gumsum469
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I found this cake to be a bit dry.


Akash Araf
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Lawrence Sabas
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I made this cake for my wedding and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Celestine Bailey
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Levente Ilyó Kovács
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I love this cake! It's so moist and fluffy.


Sawsan Seblani
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This is my go-to white cake recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


MD Tamim
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great basic white cake recipe that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.


nakyanzi mary
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This cake was a great success! I baked it for my daughter's birthday and it was a hit. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was delicious.