Best 6 Best Ever Moist White Cake Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Sweetness with the Best-Ever Moist White Cake**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. The best-ever moist white cake is a timeless classic, a symphony of sweetness that has captured the hearts and palates of cake enthusiasts for generations. This delectable creation is not just any ordinary cake; it's a masterpiece, a testament to the art of baking. With its fluffy texture, moist crumb, and irresistible vanilla flavor, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. But the journey doesn't end there. This article presents a treasure trove of white cake variations, each with its own unique twist to satisfy every palate. From the classic vanilla bean cake to the decadent coconut white chocolate cake, these recipes are sure to impress even the most discerning dessert connoisseur. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delightful baking adventure together.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST VANILLA CAKE



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With its outstanding vanilla flavor, pillowy soft crumb, and creamy vanilla buttercream, this is truly the best vanilla cake I've ever had. Make sure you read through the recipe and recipe notes before beginning. This recipe yields approximately 8 cups of batter which is helpful if you need this batter for different cake pans and conversions.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 and 2/3 cups (433g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 cups (345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs + 2 additional egg whites, at room temperature*
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)
1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
1 and 1/2 cups (345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
5 and 1/2 cups (650g) confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk or heavy cream
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans.
  • Whisk the cake flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the 3 eggs, 2 egg whites, and vanilla extract on high speed until combined, about 2 minutes. (Mixture will look curdled as a result of the egg liquid and solid butter combining.) Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients just until combined. With the mixer still running on low, pour in the buttermilk and mix just until combined. You may need to whisk it all by hand to make sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick.
  • Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Weigh them to ensure accuracy, if desired. Bake for around 23-26 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's done. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.
  • In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. Add more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin, more milk if frosting is too thick, or an extra pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet.
  • Using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand, cake turntable, or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with about 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting. Top with 2nd cake layer and evenly cover the top with about 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting. Top with the third cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides. I use and recommend an icing spatula to apply the frosting.
  • Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. This helps the cake hold its shape when cutting.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

WHITE CAKE RECIPE



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A white cake recipe that is light, fluffy, full of flavor and easy to make! A great base recipe for any baker that can be adapted to other recipes.This recipe makes enough batter for two 8"x2" round cakes or three 6"x2" tall cakes

Provided by Elizabeth Marek

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 oz unsalted butter (room temp)
14 oz sugar
6 large egg whites (fresh not boxed at room temp)
14 oz AP flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp almond extract (use clear for a whiter cake)
1 tsp vanilla extract
10 oz milk (room temp)
2 oz vegetable oil
8 oz pasteurized egg whites (room temperature)
32 oz powdered sugar
32 oz unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
6 oz white chocolate
1 oz warm water
1 tsp warm brown food coloring
2 tsp Truly Mad Plastics super gold
1 Tbsp Everclear (lemon extract or rose water can be used )

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 335ºF and prepare two 8"x2" cake pans with cake goop or another preferred pan release.
  • Combine milk, oil and extracts and set aside
  • Combine your flour, baking powder and salt and set aside
  • Place butter in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and cream until smooth. Sprinkle in your sugar and then let whip on high until light and white (about 5 minutes)
  • Add the egg whites one at a time (roughly) to the butter mixture while mixing on low and let fully combine after each addition before adding the next. If your egg whites aren't at room temperature you can microwave them for a few seconds. Be careful not to cook them! Cold egg whites will curdle the batter.
  • Add in 1/3 of your dry ingredients to the egg/butter mixture and mix on low until just combined. Then add in 1/2 of your liquids, then dry, then liquids and the rest of your dry. Let mix until just combined.
  • Add batter into prepared cake pans and bake at 335º F for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked in the center.
  • Let cool ten minutes then turn out cakes onto a cooling rack. Wrap warm and place into the freezer to flash chill. This locks in the moisture. Once cool but not frozen you can then trim off the brown edges of your cakes and frost as desired. Chill cake.
  • Combine egg whites and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl with the whisk attachment. Whisk to combine on low then whisk on high, adding in your butter in small chunks, vanilla and salt. Turn mixer up to high and whip until light, fluffy and white.
  • Melt chocolate and water in the microwave and whisk until smooth. Add in a couple drops of food coloring. Let cool to about 90 degrees before attempting to drip over the chilled cake. Once chocolate is set, you can combine the everclear and gold dust to make a paint and paint the drip. *note: this is a non-toxic gold dust

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 589 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 50 g

THE BEST WHITE CAKE RECIPE {EVER}



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This White Cake Recipe will quickly become your favorite for so many celebrations and events. This simple white cake recipe is easy to follow and yields a moist, tender white cake you'll love.

Provided by Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs (room temperature)
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare three 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick baking spray or coated well with shortening or butter and floured, taking care to remove all excess flour.
  • Cream together butter and shortening until light and fluffy with an electric mixer. Slowly add sugar one cup at a time, making sure to fully incorporate each cup before adding another. Add eggs one at a time, making sure to fully incorporate each egg before adding another.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour milks and vanilla into measuring cup and whisk together with a fork. Add to butter and shortening mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Gently stir all ingredients until well combined. Stop mixer and scrape down sides and bottom of bowl, making sure to have all ingredients mixed well.
  • Evenly distribute cake batter between cake pans and place pans into oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove and allow to cool slightly in cake pans for about 5 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Frost cake as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOIST WHITE CAKE



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A scratch white cake that's actually moist, with a soft texture and oh so delicious with that wedding cake flavor.

Provided by Kara @I Scream for Buttercream

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((or 2 3/4 cups cake flour - for an even whiter cake))
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter ((unsalted, room temp.))
1 cup sour cream ((full fat))
1/2 cup milk ((whole milk if you can get it))
2 tsp vanilla extract ((can use clear extract))
1/2 tsp almond emulsion ((optional))
1 tsp butter extract (or emulsion) ((optional))
6 egg whites ((large eggs))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease and flour two 8 inch round (2 inch deep) cake pans. You could also use three 6 inch round pans.
  • In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, almond emulsion, butter extract and egg whites.Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.Whisk together.
  • Add the shortening and butter in chunks to the flour mixture.
  • Mix until the flour is coated with the shortening and butter. The mixture will be crumbly.
  • Add in half the liquid mixture and mix just until combined.
  • Add in the last half of the liquid mixture and mix just until combined.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then mix again, only for 10-15 seconds.You want to be careful not to over-beat the batter.
  • Pour into the greased and floured cake pans and bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack then cover with buttercream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 261 mg, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUPER MOIST WHITE CAKE



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This is the best white cake I have ever tasted, so moist and has a wonderful flavor. It reminds me of a wedding cake. I use Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla which is in my opinion the best. I always use milk but if you prefer you can use water. You can add any flavor you want maybe a dash of almond if you like. It does take a little...

Provided by Gail Herbest

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (18.25 ounce) white cake mix ( i use french vanilla)
1 c sifted cake flour
1 c white sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/3 c whole milk
1 c sour cream
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 tsp real vanilla extract
4 medium egg whites

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 11x13 inch cake pan, or two 9 inch round cake pans
  • 2. Stir together the white cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until well mixed. Pour in the milk (or water), sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and egg whites, and beat with an electric mix on low until all the ingredients are mixed and moistened about 4 minutes 3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and bake in the preheated oven until the top is a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting.

BASIC WHITE LAYER CAKE



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Every recipe file should contain a standard delicious cake like this. Topped with your favorite flavor of frosting, it's great for any occasion.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
2-1/2 cups frosting of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Spread evenly into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use cake flour which has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour, resulting in a more tender and moist cake.
  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the batter mix together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake rises evenly and doesn't sink in the middle.
  • Test the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

This moist white cake is the perfect blank canvas for any frosting or decoration. It's also delicious on its own, with a tender crumb and a slightly sweet flavor. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is a breeze to make. So preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy a slice of this classic dessert!

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