How to Make Buttermilk White Layer Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably classic and comforting about a homemade layer cake, and the Buttermilk White Layer Cake is no exception. This recipe combines the tangy goodness of buttermilk with the light and fluffy texture of a white cake, resulting in a dessert that is simply irresistible. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving a delicious treat, this Buttermilk White Layer Cake is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups prepared frosting

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9-inch round baking pans.
  • Beat butter and vanilla extract together in a bowl until creamy. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Beat butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, into flour mixture until fully incorporated.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until medium peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the egg whites should curl over slightly. Fold egg white mixture into batter until just combined. Pour batter evenly into the prepared baking pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Spread frosting atop one of the cakes and top with second cake. Spread the remaining frosting over the top cake and around the sides of both cakes.
  • Nutrition

    400 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 274mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 49g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 164mg