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

White Mountain Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. Its light and fluffy texture, paired with a delicious white frosting, makes it the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a family gathering, or just craving something indulgent, this cake is sure to satisfy your cravings.

One of the best things about White Mountain Cake is its versatility. You can serve it as a simple sheet cake, or dress it up for a special occasio...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup shortening
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch layer cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
  • Sift and measure cake flour. Add salt and baking powder, and sift again.
  • In a large bowl, beat shortening until smooth. Add sugar gradually, and beat until fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk and flavorings (see Cook's Note). Beat thoroughly after each addition.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into mixture. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a fingertip and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

    • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 92mg

    Categories

    Classic recipes
    Sponge recipes
    Pound recipes
    Layer recipes
    Sheet recipes