Classic White Cake Recipe

• 3 cups sifted cake flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 -1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract
  Select product: Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor Extract, 8 oz.
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 5 egg whites

Supplies

• Performance Pans Aluminum Round Cake Pan, 8-Inch
  Select product: Performance Pans Aluminum Round 8-Inch Cake Pan

  Instructions

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 8 in. round pans with vegetable cooking spray.

    
    

    2.In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy; add vanilla and beat well. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk and oil; beat well after each addition. In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; gently fold into batter. Divide evenly into prepared pans.

    
    

    3.Bake 32-36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on rack; remove and cool completely before decorating.