WHITE LAYER CAKE

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Birthdays wouldn't be the same without this cake in my house. My family always requests this cake for birthdays. I hope you can reduce the fat in it and still get a cake my family enjoys.-Julee Hay, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg whites, beating well. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 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., For frosting, in a bowl, cream shortening and butter. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in sugar. Add enough milk until frosting achieves spreading consistency. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Umar Muhammad
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and sweet.


wafa mirani
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I'm not sure if I did something wrong or if it was the recipe.


Jacob Richardson
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The frosting was a bit too sweet for me, but the cake itself was delicious.


Angel Ngcongco
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or butter next time.


sheikh waleed
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I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and flavorful. I've tried other white layer cake recipes, but this one is my favorite.


Nomsa Ashley
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The instructions were clear and concise.


Bobette Walden
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


Justin Taschler
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This cake was delicious! The layers were moist and the frosting was fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


imane khadiri
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a classic recipe that's easy to follow.


Sonja Mathis
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This white layer cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly sweet and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.