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A collection of classic basic cake recipes with the full recipes for white cake, chocolate cake, pound cake, and carrot cake. More cakes being added often. | nelliebellie.com
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Homemade White Cake

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla I use clear
  • 1 1/3 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  • Grease & flour pans (1 - 9 by 13 or 2 - 9 inch round).
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl and set aside.
  • Beat shortening with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds on medium speed in large bowl.
  • Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until combined.
  • Add egg whites and beat for about 30 seconds.
  • Add flour mixture and buttermilk. Beat until combined.
  • Beat on high for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Spread batter into the pan (s)
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes (30-35 for 9 by 13 pan).