Large White Birthday Cake Food

WHITE CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Butter two 9-inch cake pans (8-inch would work too) that are at least 2-inch high, and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another medium bowl combine sour cream and milk. Set bowls aside.
• In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add egg whites and vanilla extract and beat until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add half of the flour mixture and beat until combined. Add milk mixture and beat until combined. Add the other half of the flour mixture and beat just until combined. Do not over mix - the less you mix, the lighter the cake will be.
• Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool for 15 minutes, then gently remove from pan and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
• Frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and salt on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase speed to high and beat for 2 minutes. Beat in more powdered sugar if frosting is too thin.
• Assembly: If the cakes rose too much, cut their rounded top with a knife to make them flat. Set one cake layer on a plate or cake stand. Evenly spread a thick layer of the frosting over the cake to the edge. Top with the second cake layer. Spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Cake should be kept in the fridge, but bring it to room temperature before serving.

ELEGANT WHITE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (I have found that if you lower the oven temperature to 325, it will often prevent the "doming" of the layers.
• Grease and flour 2 8-inch pans OR butter and line with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, baking powder, sugar, salt and extracts until light and fluffy, about 6 minutes.
• Add the egg whties to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir 1/3 of the flour into the creamed mixture, then half the milk.
• Repeat process, ending with flour.
• Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl down after each addition.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
• Bake for about 23 minutes, or until cake tests done.
• Cool completely in pans on wire racks.

THE BEST WHITE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Grease and flour pans lightly. I used 2 9" square. You should be able to use 2 8"-9" rounds just fine.
• Cream together butter & extract.
• Add sugar slowly until all is added and it is mixed well.
• Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• In a separate bowl sift flour, baking powder and salt together twice.
• Now add flour mixture, alternating between the milk and flour. Mixing well after each again.
• Pour equal amounts into each pan and give it a tap on the counter to remove any air pockets.
• Start checking at 25 minutes to prevent burning on the bottom and sides.
• Keep checking every 5-10 minutes depending on the wetness of the tester.
• If at 25 minutes the cake still wiggles when you open the door then you may need the full 30-40 minutes.