Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of this classic Vanilla Cake, a timeless dessert that elevates any occasion, from birthdays to casual family gatherings. With its light and fluffy texture combined with the rich flavor of pure vanilla, this cake is not only easy to prepare but also offers endless possibilities for customization. Dress it up with your favorite frosting or fresh fruits for a stunning presentation that will impress guests and loved ones alike. Perfect for layering or serving as a simple dessert, this Vanilla Cake is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 egg whites
- 2 sticks of butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
- 6 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare three 6-inch cake pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: milk, sour cream, and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a mixer, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Gradually incorporate whisked egg whites until well mixed.
- Alternately add dry and wet mixtures into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg