**Moist and Delectable: A Culinary Journey Through the Best White Cake Recipes**
Indulge in the timeless classic of baking: the white cake. This versatile canvas of flavors has captivated taste buds for generations, and with our curated collection of recipes, you can explore a world of variations that cater to every palate and occasion. From the simplicity of a classic white cake to the decadent richness of a sour cream white cake, our recipes offer a diverse range of textures, flavors, and techniques.
**Classic White Cake:**
Simplicity and elegance come together in this timeless recipe. With a moist and tender crumb, this classic white cake is a blank canvas for your favorite frostings and fillings.
**Sour Cream White Cake:**
Enriched with sour cream, this white cake takes on a velvety texture and a moist, dense crumb. Its tangy flavor perfectly complements sweet and fruity frostings.
**White Chocolate Raspberry White Cake:**
This showstopping cake combines the delicate sweetness of white chocolate with the vibrant tartness of raspberries. Layers of moist white cake are filled with a luscious white chocolate raspberry filling and frosted with a fluffy white chocolate buttercream.
**Lemon White Cake:**
Bright and refreshing, this lemon white cake is bursting with citrusy goodness. Lemon zest and juice infuse the cake with a zesty flavor, while a tangy lemon glaze adds a glossy finish.
**Coconut White Cake:**
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this coconut white cake. Shredded coconut adds a delightful texture and a subtle sweetness to the moist cake, while a creamy coconut frosting completes the tropical experience.
BEST CLASSIC WHITE LAYER CAKE WITH RASPBERRY-ALMOND FILLING
A beautiful soft, fine-grained vanilla birthday cake with luscious butter frosting and raspberry jam filling from the amazing folks at America's Test Kitchen. Lemon curd works really well too. You can omit the almonds for a nut-free cake. To quickly bring the milk and egg white mixture to room temperature, set the bottom of the measuring glass in hot water and stir until it feels cool rather than cold, around 65 F. MAKE AHEAD: Cake layers can be wrapped and stored for a day; frosting can be covered with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for several hours. Once assembled, the cake should be covered with an inverted bowl or cake cover and refrigerated. Under its coat of frosting, it will remain fresh for up to three days. Bring it to room temperature before serving. There is enough frosting to pipe a border around the base and top of the cake. If you want to decorate the cake more elaborately, you should make one and a half times the frosting recipe. If desired, finish the sides of the cake with 1 cup of sliced almonds (lightly toasted works well). Recipe is from Cook's Illustrated/Baking Illustrated.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Dessert
Time 1h3m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the Cake: Set oven rack in middle position. (If oven is too small to cook both layers on a single rack, set racks in upper-middle and lower-middle positions.) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray; line the bottoms with parchment or waxed paper rounds. Spray the paper rounds, dust the pans with flour, and invert pans and rap sharply to remove excess flour.
- Pour milk, egg whites, and extracts into 2-cup glass measure, and mix with fork until blended.
- Mix cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in bowl of electric mixer at slow speed. Add butter; continue beating at slow speed until mixture resembles moist crumbs, with no powdery streaks remaining.
- Add all but 1/2 cup of milk mixture to crumbs and beat at medium speed (or high speed if using handheld mixer) for 1 1/2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup of milk mixture and beat 30 seconds more. Stop mixer and scrape sides of bowl. Return mixer to medium (or high) speed and beat 20 seconds longer.
- Divide batter evenly between two prepared cake pans; using rubber spatula, spread batter to pan walls and smooth tops. Arrange pans at least 3 inches from the oven walls and 3 inches apart. (If oven is small, place pans on separate racks in staggered fashion to allow for air circulation.) Bake until thin skewer or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes.
- Let cakes rest in pans for 3 minutes. Loosen from sides of pans with a knife, if necessary, and invert onto wire racks. Reinvert onto additional wire racks. Let cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
- For the Frosting: Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, milk, and salt in bowl of electric mixer at slow speed until sugar is moistened. Increase speed to medium-high (high if using handheld mixer); beat, stopping twice to scrape down bowl, until creamy and fluffy, about 1 1/2 minutes. Avoid overbeating, or frosting will be too soft to pipe.
- For the Filling: Before assembling cake, set aside 3/4 cup of the frosting for decoration. Spread small dab of frosting in center of cake plate to anchor cake, and set down one cake layer. Combine 1/2 cup of remaining frosting with almonds in small bowl and spread over first layer. Carefully spread jam on top, then cover with second cake layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of assembled cake. Pipe reserved frosting around perimeter of cake at the base and the top. Cut the cake into slices and serve.
THE BEST WHITE CAKE
I am new to making cakes even though I love to bake. I was originally looking for a yellow cake which this was suppose to be. It wasn't until my daughter's birthday party that we realized that it wasn't a yellow cake but a very soft and yummy white cake. I now realize that most yellow or golden cakes have just yolks in them. This cake will look like it has too much liquid in it but it came out beautifully. Tops best with royal icing of soft and medium consistency. To beat the crumbs use a loose icing layer (royal icing) to cover the cake first. Set in the refrigerator 10-15 minutes. Then go back ice with the real stuff. No more worries about the crumbs. Modified from a web recipe from unknown origins. Butter- I used cheap margarine with salt in it. Milk-1 3/4 cup water & 7/12 cup powdered milk ( 1/3 cup + 6 T)
Provided by Diana in KS
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 2 9" square cakes, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 307.8, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 22.4, Protein 4.2
BO'S BEST WHITE GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
If you like German chocolate cake you will love this! It's an amazing cake using white chocolate to replace German chocolate. Amazingly moist! I made it for Easter and it was gone before I knew it.
Provided by Erica Bo
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes White Chocolate
Time 2h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch baking pans.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in microwave on high until melted, stirring between 30 second intervals, until smooth.
- Beat 1 1/4 cup butter and 2 1/4 cups sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in 5 egg yolks, one at a time, until incorporated. Stir in melted white chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until evenly mixed. Beat flour mixture into butter-white chocolate mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until just mixed.
- Beat the 5 egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Fold egg whites into the cake batter. Divide batter among the three prepared baking pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk 4 egg yolks, evaporated milk, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a large saucepan until well blended. Add 1 1/2 cup white sugar and 3/4 cup butter; cook over medium heat until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir coconut and pecans into frosting mixture. Cool to room temperature.
- Place one cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of coconut frosting on top of cake. Place second cake on top of frosting layer; spread with a layer of coconut frosting. Place last cake on top; frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 961 calories, Carbohydrate 108.6 g, Cholesterol 239.7 mg, Fat 55.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 29.7 g, Sodium 505.2 mg, Sugar 80.7 g
BEST WHITE FRUIT CAKE ON EARTH RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by tnunnery
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar. Add well-beaten eggs and blend well. Chop nuts and fruit and mix with part of the flour. Sift remaining flour, baking powder and salt. Fold into egg and butter mixture. Add flavorings, mix, then add fruit and nuts, mixing in well. Pour into greased and floured bundt pan. Place in cold oven and bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours. Cool in pan on cake rack.
Tips:
- Use cake flour for a tender and light crumb.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients.
- Mix the batter until just combined, do not overmix.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Conclusion:
With its moist and fluffy crumb, delicate flavor, and versatile nature, this white cake is a true classic. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to produce a stunning and delicious cake that will impress your friends and family. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!
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