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Creamy white cake frosting on a round cake, perfect for a white cake recipe.

WHITE CAKE RECIPE

Sana Umer
This White Cake Recipe is soft, fluffy, and perfect for celebrations. Its delicate vanilla flavor makes it ideal for layering or serving as a simple dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prepare Pans:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cream Butter and Sugar:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract, and mix well.

Combine Ingredients:

  • Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.

Bake and Cool:

  • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Cake layers can be baked a day ahead and wrapped tightly until ready to frost.
  • Variations: Add lemon zest or almond extract for a different flavor.
  • Serving Suggestions: Frost with buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or enjoy plain with fresh fruit.
  • Storage Tips: Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
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