White Cake Layers Recipe

Name: White Cake Layers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2/3 cup water; 2/3 cup milk; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 6 egg whites

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 egg whites

1
Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes or until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2
Combine water and milk. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
3
Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into 4 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool on wire racks.
5
Note: For 9-inch layers, bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

1190

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 2/3 cup water, and more.

Yes, White Cake Layers 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.

White Cake Layers

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