the BEST White Cake
This is the best white cake! Easy to make and turns out great every time!
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Ingredients
- 4 egg whites let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla I use clear
- 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk see post for easy way to make your own
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).
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 108mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg