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The Perfect White Cake
A pristine white layer cake with tender crumb and silky frosting—elegant enough for any celebration.
★★★★☆
(268 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time30 min
Bake time24 min
Total time4 hr
Makes10
Ingredients
1
2 and 1/2 cups (295g) cake flour (spooned & leveled)
2
2 teaspoons baking powder
3
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4
1 teaspoon salt
5
3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
6
1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
7
5 large egg whites, at room temperature
8
1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature*
9
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (yes, Tbsp!)
10
1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature*
11
1 and 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
12
5 cups (600g) confectioners’ sugar
13
1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream
14
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or use clear imitation vanilla for stark white frosting)
15
1/8 teaspoon salt, as needed
16
optional: sprinkles, for garnish
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