Name: The Perfect White Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 54 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups (295g) cake flour(spooned & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar; 5 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature*; 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!); 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature*; Vanilla Buttercream:; 1 and 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 5 cups (600g) confectioners’ sugar; 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream; 2teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or use clear imitation vanilla extract for stark white frosting); 1/8 teaspoon salt; optional: sprinkles, for garnish

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

24m

Total Time

54m

This white cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion! With a soft and fluffy texture and a delicious vanilla flavor, it's sure to be a hit. The homemade buttercream frosting adds just the right amount of sweetness. Top it off with some sprinkles for a festive touch!

White Cake

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Servings: 10

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2 and 1/2 cups (295g) cake flour(spooned & leveled)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar

5 large egg whites, at room temperature

1/2 cup (120g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature*

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)

1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature*

Vanilla Buttercream

1 and 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

5 cups (600g) confectioners’ sugar

1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream

2teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or use clear imitation vanilla extract for stark white frosting)

1/8 teaspoon salt

optional: sprinkles, for garnish

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,441kcal

72%
Fat

62g

3%
Saturated Fat

38g

1%
Carbohydrates

213g

10%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

165g

8%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

168mg

8%
Sodium

331mg

16%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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