VANILLA WHITE CAKE

Vanilla White Cake image

Provided by Brenda Downey

Categories Cakes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1/2 c butter (room temperature)
2 c white sugar
3 1/2 c flour
1 tsp salt
3 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c ice water
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
4 egg whites, beaten stiff (on high speed, for approx four minutes)

Steps:

1. 1. Add sugar to the butter and mix on LOW setting for about ten minutes. (important step) 2. Sift all dry ingredients together in bowl. 3. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with ice water and flavorings to sugar and butter mixture..beating thoroughly after every addition. 4. Fold in (stiffly beaten) egg whites. 5. Grease two 9-inch cake pans, and then lightly dust them with flour. Pour batter evenly into the cake pans. 6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. 7. Cool down cakes, and frost with favorite type of frosting. NOTE: I recommend a Just a Pinch Members posting by, Sherry Symmonds, 'Yummy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting' (this is such a delish frosting) https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/yummy-vanilla-buttercream-frosting.html?p=1