COOK'S ILLUSTRATED WHITE LAYER CAKE
Steps:
- 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.
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Steven Innit
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.
Abdul Qadoos
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake with no problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.
ABESSA SISTERS.
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's delicious and easy to make.
Azah Newton
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 10/10. It's the best white layer cake I've ever had.
Faith Ember
[email protected]This is my go-to white layer cake recipe. It's simple to make and always turns out perfect.
Maya Jaigadi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Nick Rye
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet.
Bashi Ray
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of white layer cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Tamesha Brown
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it tasted delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Daniyal Ghori
[email protected]The instructions were a bit confusing, but the cake turned out great in the end.
mohamed adam
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was very good.
ajay shah
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is always light and fluffy, and the frosting is so creamy and delicious.
Md Edber
[email protected]This is the best white layer cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
steven kern
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it turned out beautifully! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was a perfect success.
Ezy Augustine
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last party! It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and not too sweet.