Moist White Cake
Moist White Cake
A scratch white cake that’s actually moist, with a soft texture and oh so delicious with that wedding cake flavor.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings15 slices
Calories329kcal
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or 2 3/4 cups cake flour – for an even whiter cake)
2 cups of sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter (unsalted, room temp.)
1 cup sour cream (full fat)
1/2 cup milk (whole milk if you can get it)
2 tsp vanilla extract (can use clear extract)
1/2 tsp almond emulsion (optional)
1 tsp butter extract (or emulsion) (optional)
6 egg whites (large eggs)
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Grease and flour two 8 inch round (2 inches deep) cake pans. You could also use three 6 inch round pans.
In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, almond emulsion, butter extract, and egg whites.
Whisk until smooth and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Whisk together.
Add the shortening and butter in chunks to the flour mixture.
Mix until the flour is coated with the shortening and butter. The mixture will be crumbly.
Add in half the liquid mixture and mix just until combined.
Add in the last half of the liquid mixture and mix just until combined.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then mix again, only for 10-15 seconds.
You want to be careful not to over-beat the batter.
Pour into the greased and floured cake pans and bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack then covers with buttercream.
NOTES
This cake will keep for a couple days covered out of the fridge. (As long as you have not used a perishable frosting or filling and aren’t storing it in a warm environment). Place in the fridge after a couple days to prolong its freshness. This cake can be frozen for up to a month if wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil.
NUTRITION
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 124mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
