White Cake Recipe

What is the most common thing in a birthday party, wedding ceremony, receptions or any celebration? It’s nothing, but a cake! The cake is an integral part of any celebration and party. It can be prepared using various combinations such as chocolate and different fruits. You can decorate the cake using a variety of wonderful frosting. You just can’t control your temptation to see a soft, spongy white cake. It is made from a fine combination of all-purpose flour, butter, eggs and sugar. Vanilla extract is also combined for an additional flavor. Nuts, dry fruits or chocolate can be used for frosting. White cake is known for its fine texture and ultimate taste. Now, get ready to know some truly delicious white cake recipes.

Fluffy White Cake

Ingredients

4¾ Cups cake flour, some additional for dusting the pan
1¾ Cups whole milk
1¼ Cups unsalted butter, softened
2½ Cups sugar
9 Large egg whites
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2¼ Tsp baking powder
½ Tsp salt

Preparation

Preheat the oven at 350°F. Grease and flour the cake pan. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, salt and baking powder. In a small bowl, mix together milk and vanilla. In another bowl, beat together sugar and butter using an electric mixer on moderate speed for about 5 minutes, until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

Reduce the speed to low and add half of the flour mixture to sugar and butter mixture. Beat, until it is just combined. Then add milk and vanilla mixture and beat to combine. Add remaining of flour mixture and beat on moderately high speed for few seconds. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

In another bowl, beat egg whites using an electric mixer, until stiff peaks. Add 1/3 of egg whites into the batter to lighten. Gently, add remaining 2/3 of egg whites and mix well. Then pour the batter into the greased cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-45 minutes.

White Cake with Pecan, Coconut and Chocolate Chip Frosting

Ingredients: For Cake

2 Cups all-purpose flour
1-2/3 Cups sugar
1¼ Cups whole milk
3 Large eggs
2 Large egg whites
2/3 Cup solid vegetable shortening
1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Ingredients: For Frosting

½ Cup unsalted butter
15 Oz. milk power
3 Large egg yolks, beaten to blend
½ Cup sugar
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ Cup semisweet chocolate chips
1½ Cup flaked sweetened coconut
1½ Cup chopped pecans
½ Tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

Make a cake

Let’s first make a cake. Preheat the oven at 350°F. Butter and flour a baking pan. In a large bowl, beat together vegetable shortening and sugar using an electric mixer. Then add egg whites and beat well. It should be followed by an addition of milk and vanilla extract. Add flour and beat, until just mixed. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Cool it down completely.

Make Frosting

In a large saucepan, combine together milk powder, butter, sugar, egg yolks, all-purpose flour and vanilla extract. Whisk continuously over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, until the butter melts and the mixture becomes thick.

Then add coconut and pecans. Cool the frosting, until it is thick enough to spread. But it should be warm. Spread the warm frosting over the cake. Let it cool down completely. Then sprinkle chocolate chips over the cake and press gently to get adhered.

Buttermilk White Cake

Ingredients

3 Cups flour
¾ Cup buttermilk
¾ Cup vegetable shortening
8 Egg whites
¾ Tsp cream of tarter
2¼ Cups sugar
1 Tsp vanilla
¼ Tsp salt
½ Tsp baking soda, dissolved in 2 tbsp warm water

Preparation

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cream of tarter and salt. In a bowl, mix together sugar and shortening. Add unbeaten egg whites, alternatively with sifted flour, cream of tarter and salt. Then beat it well. Add buttermilk at once to this mixture. Then add vanilla and beat, until it is mixed well. Then add soda dissolved in water and mix well. Pour this batter into greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350°F in the oven for about 20-25 minutes.