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When it comes to classic cakes, few recipes can compare to a simple white cake or a classic vanilla cake. These timeless recipes are easy to make, delicious, and can be used in a variety of desserts. Whether you’re looking to make a birthday cake or a special occasion cake, these recipes are a great place to start.
To make a simple white cake, you’ll need the following ingredients: 3 cups sifted cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup butter, 2 cups of sugar, 4 egg whites, 1 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg whites one at a time, mixing after each addition.
In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla. Slowly add the dry ingredients and the milk mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, alternating between the two until everything is well combined. Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For a classic vanilla cake, you’ll need the same ingredients as the simple white cake, plus an additional 4 egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract.
In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg whites and yolks one at a time, mixing after each addition.
In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract. Slowly add the dry ingredients and the milk mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, alternating between the two until everything is well combined. Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
No matter which recipe you choose, both of these classic cake recipes will be a hit with your family and friends. Enjoy!
