Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this classic Vanilla Cake recipe. Perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings, this cake features a light and fluffy texture combined with the rich flavor of vanilla. Whether you choose to dress it up with frosting or enjoy it plain, this delightful dessert is versatile enough to impress at birthdays, weddings, or family gatherings. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create a stunning homemade masterpiece that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 egg whites
- 2 sticks butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- ½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare three 6-inch cake tins by buttering, flouring, and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract; set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar using a mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add whisked egg whites while mixing on low speed until well incorporated.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture in thirds; mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 15 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating almond extract or citrus zest into the batter. This cake can be customized with various frostings like cream cheese or chocolate ganache for different occasions.