In the realm of baking, few things are as satisfying as a delectable white cake that tantalizes the taste buds with its fluffy texture and delicate sweetness. Whether it's for a special occasion or a simple afternoon treat, a quick and easy white cake is the ultimate indulgence. With readily available ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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WHITE CAKE RECIPE
A white cake recipe that is light, fluffy, full of flavor and easy to make! A great base recipe for any baker that can be adapted to other recipes.This recipe makes enough batter for two 8"x2" round cakes or three 6"x2" tall cakes
Provided by Elizabeth Marek
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 335ºF and prepare two 8"x2" cake pans with cake goop or another preferred pan release.
- Combine milk, oil and extracts and set aside
- Combine your flour, baking powder and salt and set aside
- Place butter in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and cream until smooth. Sprinkle in your sugar and then let whip on high until light and white (about 5 minutes)
- Add the egg whites one at a time (roughly) to the butter mixture while mixing on low and let fully combine after each addition before adding the next. If your egg whites aren't at room temperature you can microwave them for a few seconds. Be careful not to cook them! Cold egg whites will curdle the batter.
- Add in 1/3 of your dry ingredients to the egg/butter mixture and mix on low until just combined. Then add in 1/2 of your liquids, then dry, then liquids and the rest of your dry. Let mix until just combined.
- Add batter into prepared cake pans and bake at 335º F for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked in the center.
- Let cool ten minutes then turn out cakes onto a cooling rack. Wrap warm and place into the freezer to flash chill. This locks in the moisture. Once cool but not frozen you can then trim off the brown edges of your cakes and frost as desired. Chill cake.
- Combine egg whites and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl with the whisk attachment. Whisk to combine on low then whisk on high, adding in your butter in small chunks, vanilla and salt. Turn mixer up to high and whip until light, fluffy and white.
- Melt chocolate and water in the microwave and whisk until smooth. Add in a couple drops of food coloring. Let cool to about 90 degrees before attempting to drip over the chilled cake. Once chocolate is set, you can combine the everclear and gold dust to make a paint and paint the drip. *note: this is a non-toxic gold dust
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 589 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 50 g
WHITE CAKE RECIPE
I highly recommend sticking to the recipe. Using butter and sour cream is what makes this recipe so good. It's best if all the ingredients (eggs, milk, sour cream) are at room temperature, but make sure to separate the eggs while they are still cold because it's easier. If you don't have a stand mixer, use a hand mixer. I recommend lining the bottom of the cake pan with parchment paper to ensure that the cakes come out of the pan in one piece. I cut parchment paper rounds the size of the pan.
Provided by Shiran
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
SIMPLE WHITE CAKE
I found this recipe from allrecipes.com and tried it and it was amazing. The cake is really moist and fluffy. So i wanted to keep it and share it as well i hope you enjoy.
Provided by MaryPackard
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan or line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Finally stir in the milk until batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. For cupcakes, bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch.
SIMPLE WHITE CAKE
This cake was sent home from our children's school. It is the simplest, great tasting cake I've ever made. Great to make with the kids, especially for cupcakes.
Provided by SCOTTOSMAN
Categories Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan or line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Finally stir in the milk until batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. For cupcakes, bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
A QUICK AND EASY WHITE CAKE
Make and share this A Quick And Easy White Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350F degrees.
- Grease and flour 9x13 pan.
- Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl.
- Beat in shortening.
- Add milk and vanilla.
- Beat for 2 minutes.
- Beat in egg whites, beat until very smooth.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until done.
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter to mix more evenly and produce a lighter, fluffier cake.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will also make the cake lighter and fluffier.
- Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can toughen the cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This white cake recipe is a classic for a reason. It is simple to make, yet always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist and fluffy texture, and its delicate flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it as a birthday cake, a wedding cake, or just a simple dessert, this white cake is sure to be a hit.
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