White Layer Cake Recipe

Name: White Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. white sugar; 2 1/2 c. cake flour, sifted; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. water or milk; 1/2 c. melted butter; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. lemon extract; 5 egg whites; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cream of tarter

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. white sugar
2 1/2 c. cake flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1 c. water or milk
1/2 c. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
5 egg whites
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cream of tarter

1
Measure the first 4 ingredients.
2
Pour these dry ingredients together and sift the mixture six times.
3
In a mixing bowl put the melted butter, water or milk and flavoring.
4
Add 1/4 tsp. salt and cream of tarter to the egg whites and beat mixture until stiff. Sift dry ingredients into the butter mixture and beat until well blended, then fold the beaten egg whites into the flour and butter mixture.
5
Turn into three greased pans measuring 7-inch or into two 9-inch pans.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 30-35 minutes.

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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 1/2 c. white sugar, 2 1/2 c. cake flour, sifted, 1/2 tsp. salt, 3 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, White Layer 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.

White Layer Cake

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