Three Layer White Velvet Cake (With Optional White Frosting) Recipe

Name: Three Layer White Velvet Cake (With Optional White Frosting)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 egg yolks, beaten (whites are used in frosting); 2 eggs; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 1/2 cups sifted flour; FROSTING; 2 egg whites (left over from using the yolks for the cake); 1 1/2 cups powdered 10x sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

CAKE
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten (whites are used in frosting)
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
FROSTING
2 egg whites (left over from using the yolks for the cake)
1 1/2 cups powdered 10x sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease three cake pans (reviewers have stated it works better if you flour the pans as well).
3
In a large bowl, cream the sugar and butter together.
4
Mix in egg yolks, then eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
5
Measure the buttermilk into a 2-cup measuring cup/bowl and stir in the baking soda and vanilla.
6
Blend buttermilk and the flour alternately into the mixture in the large bowl.
7
Pour batter into the greased cake pans.
8
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
9
Let cool before frosting.
10
OPTIONAL ICING: Beat the egg whites to a stiff froth.
11
Beat in the powdered 10x sugar and vanilla extract.
12
Frost between layers.
13
Refrigerate leftovers.

1986

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

235

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 egg yolks, beaten (whites are used in frosting), and more.

Yes, Three Layer White Velvet Cake (With Optional White Frosting) 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.

Three Layer White Velvet Cake (With Optional White Frosting)

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