Description
Delicate “Perfect White Cake” promises pure baking elegance with silky layers that melt in your mouth. Home bakers will discover a foolproof dessert that celebrates simple ingredients and classic technique, ensuring sweet success on every plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fat and Sugar:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by setting the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and preparing two 9-inch round cake pans with a light coating of grease and flour.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by thoroughly whisking cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until completely combined.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth, fluffy texture.
- Incorporate egg whites individually into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure even distribution and a light consistency.
- Infuse the batter with vanilla extract, stirring to distribute the aromatic flavor evenly throughout the mixture.
- Develop the cake’s texture by alternating between adding the prepared flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter, ensuring you begin and conclude with the flour component.
- Enhance the cake’s moisture and richness by gently folding sour cream into the batter, creating a smooth and uniform mixture.
- Distribute the prepared batter equally between the two prepared cake pans, ensuring an even surface for consistent baking.
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cakes are fully baked.
- Allow the cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes to stabilize their structure, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks to cool completely.
- Once fully cooled, proceed with frosting and decorating the cake according to your preferred style and taste.
Notes
- Sift flour meticulously to eliminate lumps and ensure a smooth, silky cake texture with no unwanted clumps.
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing to help them blend seamlessly and create a more even cake consistency.
- Use fresh egg whites for maximum volume and a lighter, fluffier cake that rises beautifully and maintains a delicate crumb.
- Substitute buttermilk with Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with vinegar for gluten-free or lactose-intolerant dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg