Classic White Cake

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   The fine moist crumb of this cake complements any type of filling and frosting -- the perfect celebratory cake.

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   Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.

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   In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.

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   Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.

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   Set aside.

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   Combine egg whites, milk and vanilla extract.

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   Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to butter mixture then add half the milk mixture.

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   Continue to alternate beginning and ending with flour mixture.

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   Scrape bowl and beater often.

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    Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth top with a metal spatula.

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    Bake cake(s) about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.

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    Cool in pan on a rack for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack, remove paper and let cool completely.

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    Variation:

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    CLASSIC YELLOW CAKE Substitute 3 large eggs and 1 egg yolk for all of the egg whites above.

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