Description
Indulge in the light, airy delight of this 3-Layer Fluffy White Cake. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, or a sweet treat on any day, each slice is filled with a heavenly balance of vanilla and sweetness. Layered with your favorite frosting or fruit fillings, this show-stopping cake is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk; start and end with flour.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost between layers and on top with your choice of frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, experiment with lemon zest or almond extract. - Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.