A Quick And Easy White Cake Recipe

This recipe delivers a moist and fluffy white cake in just 50 minutes! Perfect for beginners, this easy white cake recipe requires minimal ingredients and simple steps. Get ready to impress with this unbelievably delicious and surprisingly simple dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 298 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.4 (9 Reviews)
A Quick And Easy White Cake

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for A Quick And Easy White Cake

  • Flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites

How to Make A Quick And Easy White Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer until combined.
  5. Gradually add 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat for 1 minute until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

21g

Carbs

13g