Heavenly White Cake

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This is an old recipe I have for a white cake, and it tastes very good.

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closeup of a slice of Heavenly White Cake baked as a layer cake for a birthday, served on a white plate
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 sheet cake or layer cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 ¾ cups sifted cake flour

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 4 egg whites

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ¾ cup butter

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Measure sifted cake flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together three times.

  2. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, and continue beating only until meringue will hold up in soft peaks.

  3. Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, and cream together until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Mix in flavorings. Add meringue, and mix thoroughly into batter. Spread batter in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan which has been lined on the bottom with parchment paper.

  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. This cake may also be baked in two 9 inch round pans for 30 to 35 minutes, or in three 8 inch round pans for 25 to 30 minutes.

    closeup of a slice of Heavenly White Cake baked as a layer cake for a birthday, served on a white plate

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336 Calories
12g Fat
52g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 417mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 5g 9%
Calcium 123mg 9%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 88mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.