White Birthday Cake
A classic White Birthday Cake that embodies simplicity, elegance, and an irresistible taste, perfect for celebrating special moments.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3.5 cups cake flour, spooned & leveled Use the spoon and level method for accuracy.
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.75 tsp baking soda
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups salted butter, softened at room temperature
- 2.5 tbsp salted butter, softened at room temperature
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2.67 cups granulated sugar
- 7 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1.5 tbsp vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
- 1.5 cups milk, at room temperature
For the Frosting
- 2 cups salted butter, softened at room temperature
- 6.5 cups powdered sugar Adjust between 6.5 to 7.5 cups for desired sweetness.
- 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 12 oz full-fat block-style cream cheese, softened at room temperature
Instructions
Preparation
- Ensure all cold ingredients are at room temperature. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans with shortening and dust with flour.
Make the Cake Batter
- Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened salted butter until creamy and fluffy.
- Add vegetable oil and granulated sugar; mix until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate egg whites gradually, mixing well after each addition.
- Add sour cream and vanilla extract. Alternately mix in dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
Bake the Cake
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for approximately 10 minutes before transferring to cooling racks. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- Cream together the softened salted butter in a mixing bowl. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt; mix well. Then mix in the softened cream cheese until fluffy.
Assemble the Cake
- Place the first layer of cake on a serving dish and spread 1.5 cups of frosting over it.
- Repeat with the second layer. Add the last layer and frost top and sides.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set the frosting.
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Notes
Ensure you use room temperature ingredients for best results. Measure flour accurately to avoid a dense cake. Consider flavor variations such as lemon zest or almond extract.