Description

Indulge in the light, fluffy goodness of this Vanilla Cake, a timeless dessert that’s perfect for any celebration or casual afternoon treat. This simple yet delicious recipe features classic flavors that can be customized with your favorite frostings and fillings.

Ingredients

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2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 egg whites
2 sticks butter (room temperature)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup milk (room temperature)
1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
6 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare three 6-inch cake tins with butter, flour, and parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
In another bowl, mix milk, sour cream, and vanilla together; set aside.
In a stand mixer, beat room temperature butter and sugar until creamy, then add the egg whites gradually.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to the butter mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 15–20 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: For added moisture, consider incorporating yogurt or using nut milk if you desire a dairy-free version. Customize with various frostings such as buttercream or whipped cream.