BASIC WHITE LAYER CAKE

Basic White Layer Cake image

Every recipe file should contain a standard delicious cake like this. Topped with your favorite flavor of frosting, it's great for any occasion.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
2-1/2 cups frosting of your choice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Spread evenly into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.