How to Make Heavenly White Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a slice of light, fluffy white cake to satisfy your sweet tooth. The Heavenly White Cake is a classic recipe that never fails to impress with its delicate crumb and heavenly flavor. Whether it's for a special occasion or just because, this cake is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it.

Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, this white cake is easy to whip up for any occasion. Its simplicity makes it a versatile dessert that can...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups sifted cake flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 sheet cake or layer cake

  • Measure sifted cake flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together three times.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, and continue beating only until meringue will hold up in soft peaks.
  • Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, and cream together until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Mix in flavorings. Add meringue, and mix thoroughly into batter. Spread batter in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan which has been lined on the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. This cake may also be baked in two 9 inch round pans for 30 to 35 minutes, or in three 8 inch round pans for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 417mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 88mg