Seeking to indulge your sweet tooth with a culinary masterpiece? Look no further than the buttermilk white velvet cake, a tantalizing treat that captivates the senses with its velvety texture and sweet, tangy flavor. This delectable cake, often adorned with a smooth cream cheese frosting, is a classic recipe that has stood the test of time, beloved for its rich, moist crumb and versatility. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, we'll provide you with the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect buttermilk white velvet cake, ensuring a delightful experience for you and your loved ones.
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WHITE VELVET BUTTERMILK CAKE RECIPE
White velvet cake gets it's flavor and velvety texture from buttermilk. A moist, tender cake that is great for any special occasion. This recipe makes two 8" round cakes about 2" tall. Serves 24Bake at 335F for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out cleanly.
Provided by Elizabeth Marek
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- NOTE: It is SUPER IMPORTANT that all the room temperature ingredients listed above are room temperature and measured by weight so that the ingredients mix and incorporate correctly. Heat oven to 335º F/168º C - 350º F/177º C. I tend to use lower setting to prevent my cakes from getting too dark on the outside before the inside is done baking.
- Prepare two 8"x2" (or three 6") cake pans (with a little leftover batter) with cake goop or preferred pan spray. Fill your pans about 3/4 of the way full of batter.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in the bowl of .a stand mixer with paddle attachment. Mix 10 seconds to combine.
- Combine 1/2 cup of the milk and the oil together and set aside.
- Combine the remaining milk, egg whites and vanilla together, whisk to break up the eggs and set aside.
- Add your softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low until mixture resembles a coarse sand (about 30 seconds). Add in your milk/oil mixture and let mix until dry ingredients are moistened and then bump up to med (setting 4 on my kitchenaid) and let mix for 2 minutes to develop the cakes structure. If you don't let your cake mix on this step your cake could collapse.
- Scrape your bowl and then reduce speed to low. Add in your egg white mixture in three batches, letting the batter mix for 15 seconds between additions.
- Scrape down the sides again to make sure everything has incorporated then pour into prepared pans. Bake 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out cleanly but the cake has not begun to shrink yet from the sides of the pan. IMMEDIATELY TAP PAN FIRMLY on countertop once to release the steam from the cake. This stops the cake from shrinking.
- Let cakes cool for 10 minutes inside the pan before flipping them out. The cake will shrink a bit and that is normal. Flip onto a cooling rack and let cool fully. I chill my cakes before handling or you can wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them to trap moisture in the cake. Thaw on the countertop while still wrapped before frosting.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 111 mg, Sugar 15 g
THREE LAYER WHITE VELVET CAKE (WITH OPTIONAL WHITE FROSTING)
On vacation in Gatlinburg, I purchased an old timey cookbook called "A Taste Of The Past" by Phyllis Connor. Each recipe has notes about the family history of the recipe and this one is from Elizabeth Sparks, author of N. C. And Old Salem Cookery. I am including the frosting recipe she recommended, but you can use your favorite if you are uneasy about using the egg whites. This recipe is from a 90 year old woman who got the recipe from her mother. Talk about surviving the test of time! How did she live to such a ripe old age eating uncooked eggs? ;)
Provided by Kats Mom
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 1 three layer cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease three cake pans (reviewers have stated it works better if you flour the pans as well).
- In a large bowl, cream the sugar and butter together.
- Mix in egg yolks, then eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
- Measure the buttermilk into a 2-cup measuring cup/bowl and stir in the baking soda and vanilla.
- Blend buttermilk and the flour alternately into the mixture in the large bowl.
- Pour batter into the greased cake pans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting.
- OPTIONAL ICING: Beat the egg whites to a stiff froth.
- Beat in the powdered 10x sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost between layers.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 258.6, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 49.2, Protein 5.6
WHITE VELVET CAKE II
A change from the red velvet standard cake recipe.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 round 8 inch pans. Sift the flour and salt together and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Alternately add flour and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Pour into two 8-inch pans.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool cake completely before icing.
- To make the White Velvet Cream Cheese Icing: Beat shortening and cream cheese together. Gradually beat in confectioners sugar. Add milk until a frosting is formed. (Add more milk if necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 273 mg, Sugar 40.2 g
BUTTERMILK WHITE LAYER CAKE
I would suggest to mix the butter with the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk to that without the sugar, then beat the egg whites with the sugar to create a meringue (until the mixture forms peaks) and fold that mixture in with the rest of the cake.
Provided by Jenykell
Categories Desserts Cakes Birthday Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9-inch round baking pans.
- Beat butter and vanilla extract together in a bowl until creamy. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Beat butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, into flour mixture until fully incorporated.
- Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until medium peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the egg whites should curl over slightly. Fold egg white mixture into batter until just combined. Pour batter evenly into the prepared baking pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Spread frosting atop one of the cakes and top with second cake. Spread the remaining frosting over the top cake and around the sides of both cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 273.9 mg, Sugar 48.7 g
SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK RED VELVET CAKE
Don't be afraid of the deep red color-there is more than a hint of chocolate flavor in this fun and very tasty cake to serve anytime, but especially at Valentine's Day and Christmas. I have also made it into cupcakes for the kiddies to take to school and share. The frosting is buttery and not-too sweet. This is a traditional cake from Chicago to the deep south. Back East you will even find cake mixes for an easy version of "Red Velvet Cake". I tried several versions of this cake and favored this adaptation of Gale Gand's from her "Just a Bite" cookbook
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 3 layer, 8-inch cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together butter and sugar with electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time and beat well after each.
- Make a paste with the food coloring and cocoa.
- (It takes a few minutes to get the chocolate to absorb liquid--be patient and keep stirring).
- Add this paste to the butter/sugar mixture.
- Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda.
- Add it to the sugar/butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing well between additions.
- (Begin and end with dry ingredients).
- After last addition of flour mixture, stir in vanilla and vinegar.
- Beat for another minute and then divide into 3 prepared pans.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until done.
- Cool for 10 minutes and then remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
- To make icing: Mix flour and milk in small pan and cook over low heat until it is thick (stirring often--constantly near end).
- This will take about 10 minute.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla.
- Beat until it is very light and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
- When the flour mixture is cooled, add it to the butter mixture and beat until just mixed.
- Assemble the cake with a thin layer of icing between the layers and cover the top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.4, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 116, Sodium 480.2, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 35.9, Protein 5.3
Tips:
- To ensure your buttermilk white velvet cake turns out moist and fluffy, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you begin mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- For a creamier frosting, let the butter and cream cheese soften at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before beating.
- If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To get a perfectly smooth frosting, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before spreading it on the cake.
- For a festive touch, decorate the cake with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh berries.
Conclusion:
With its moist, fluffy texture and creamy frosting, this buttermilk white velvet cake is sure to be a hit at your next special occasion. The simple, classic flavor is perfect for any celebration, and the beautiful white color makes it a stunning centerpiece. Plus, it's surprisingly easy to make, so even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with this delicious dessert.
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