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Vanilla Cake

Vanilla Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking our Vanilla Cake, a perfect dessert for any celebration or casual treat. This light and fluffy cake captivates with its rich vanilla flavor and elegant texture, making it a crowd favorite. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, enjoying afternoon tea, or simply treating yourself, this versatile cake offers endless decorating possibilities. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, both novice and seasoned bakers can create this exquisite dessert. Elevate your baking game and savor every moist slice of this classic vanilla confection!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 sticks butter (room temperature)
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
  • 6 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare three 6-inch cake tins by buttering, flouring, and lining them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: milk, sour cream, and vanilla.
  4. Using a mixer, cream butter and sugar together until smooth. Gradually add egg whites while mixing until fully combined.
  5. Alternately add the dry mixture and wet mixture to the creamed butter until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.

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