Basic White Cake Recipe

Name: Basic White Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon loosely packed orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 1 cup milk; 8 large egg whites; Shortening

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon loosely packed orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup milk
8 large egg whites
Shortening

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric stand mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add orange zest and vanilla; beat until blended. Combine flour and next 2 ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition.
2
Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir about one-third of egg whites into batter; fold in remaining egg whites in 2 batches. Spoon into 3 greased (with shortening) and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
3
Bake at 325u00b0 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely (about 1 hour). Frost as desired.
4
Note: Cake layers may be baked in 3 (8-inch) square disposable aluminum foil pans. Increase bake time to 26 to 30 minutes.

1508

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon loosely packed orange zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Basic White Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basic White Cake

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