Description

Indulge in a slice of this delightful Vanilla Cake, a timeless treat perfect for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy layers infused with the rich essence of vanilla, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating a special birthday or simply craving something sweet, this easy-to-make recipe allows for endless customization with various fillings and frostings. Elevate your dessert game with this classic vanilla confection that never goes out of style!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
4 egg whites
2 sticks room-temperature butter
1 ¼ cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup room-temperature milk
½ cup room-temperature sour cream

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C), preparing three 6-inch cake pans with butter, flour, and parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
In another bowl, mix milk, sour cream, and vanilla; set aside.
Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer until creamy; add egg whites gradually until fully combined.
Alternately mix dry ingredients and wet mixtures into the butter mixture until just combined.
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans before transferring to wire racks.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 310
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating citrus zest or almond extract into the batter. If you want to reduce sweetness in the frosting, adjust powdered sugar accordingly.