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Irresistible White Cake Recipe | Easy & Fluffy

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This classic white cake is soft, fluffy, and full of vanilla flavor — perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any celebration.

Ingredients

For the White Cake:

2½ cups cake flour (or sifted all-purpose flour)

1 tbsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1¾ cups granulated sugar

5 large egg whites, room temperature

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 cup whole milk, room temperature

½ cup sour cream, room temperature (optional for added moisture)

For the Frosting (optional):

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

3½ cups powdered sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

23 tbsp milk or cream

Instructions

. Prep the Oven and Pans:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and line two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy.

Gradually add sugar and beat for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.

4. Add Egg Whites and Vanilla:

Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract.

5. Alternate Wet and Dry:

Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with milk (and sour cream if using), beginning and ending with flour.

Mix just until combined—do not overmix.

6. Bake:

Divide the batter evenly between pans and smooth the tops.

Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

7. Make Frosting (Optional):

Beat butter until fluffy.

Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and spreadable.

8. Assemble & Frost:

Layer the cakes with frosting in between and on top.

Decorate as desired.

Notes

For a whiter cake, use clear vanilla extract.

Room temperature ingredients blend more evenly and help achieve a fluffier texture.

Cake flour gives a finer crumb, but all-purpose flour can be used in a pinch.