Basic Homemade Birthday Cake (Easy White Butter Cake)

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Grease/flour cake pan(s) or line with sprayed parchment paper.

2. 2

   Sift together cake flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until grainy in texture. Add milk and vanilla, mix well.

3. 3

   Add the egg whites one at a time to the sugar mixture, beating lightly between additions.

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   Once all egg whites have been incorporated, gradually add the flour mixture. Beat until batter is uniformly mixed.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into prepared pan(s) and bake at 375u00b0F. Two 9-inch round pans will bake 15-20 minutes; a solid 9x13 rectangle may take a few additional minutes.

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   Cake is done when an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool on a wire rack before frosting and decorating.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.