Description
Indulge in a slice of delightful Vanilla Cake, a classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the rich, buttery flavor of vanilla with a tender crumb, creating a cake that is both fluffy and moist. Whether layered with your favorite frosting or enjoyed plain, this cake is sure to impress guests and satisfy sweet cravings alike. It’s versatile enough for elegant weddings or casual family gatherings, making it a must-try for any home baker. With straightforward steps and easily accessible ingredients, you’ll find yourself baking this comforting treat again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour (280 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 egg whites
- 2 sticks of butter (226 g) – room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (280 g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (125 g) – room temperature
- 1 cup butter (227 g) – room temperature
- 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco) (100 g)
- 6 cups sifted powdered sugar (750 g)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare three 6-inch round cake pans by buttering and flouring them.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine milk, sour cream, and vanilla; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth; gradually add egg whites while mixing.
- Alternately blend in the dry mixture and milk mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg