Basic White Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Unbleached whiteflour1 1⁄3 Cup (21.33 tbs)
 Baking powder2 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Vegetable oil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Vanilla2 Teaspoon
 Buttermilk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg whites3
 Cream of tartar1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Sugar1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 376 Calories from Fat 86

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10 g15%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g6.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 432 mg18%

Total Carbohydrates 54 g18.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.81 g3.3%

Sugars 28.8 g

Protein 16 g32.7%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 13.7% Iron 9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Sift dry ingredients.
Combine oil, vanilla and buttermilk.
Stir into dry ingredients.
Whip egg whites until foamy.
Add cream of tartar and whip to soft peaks.
Add 1/3 cup sugar slowly and whip to firm peaks.
Fold whites into batter.
Pour into two 8" cake pans, lightly greased and with a waxed paper circle on the bottom.
Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
Invert layers onto rack to cool.
Remove waxed paper.
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