White Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Cake flour3 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Shortening1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Granulated Sugar2 Cup (16 tbs), divided
 Buttermilk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 teaspoons clear vanilla
 Almond extract1/2 Teaspoon
 6 egg whites, at room temperature
 Cream of tartar1 Teaspoon
 Creamy Frosting

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) or 3 (8-inch) round cake pans.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
Beat together shortening with 1 1/3 cups of the granulated sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy.
Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Blend in flavorings.
Beat egg whites in separate bowl at medium speed with electric mixer until foamy.
Add cream of tartar; beat at high speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually beat in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form; fold into flour mixture.
Pour evenly into prepared pans.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean.
Cool layers in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.
Loosen edges and remove to racks to cool completely.
Fill and frost with Creamy Frosting.
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