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Classic White Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
6 large egg whites (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Set rack at the middle level in the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
Butter the bottom of two 9-inch round or one 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan. Line bottom with parchment or waxed paper.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Combine egg whites, milk and vanilla extract. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture then add half the milk mixture. Continue to alternate beginning and ending with flour mixture. Scrape the bowl and beater often.
Pour the batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth top with metal spatula. Bake cake(s) about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack, remove paper and let cool completely.
Note: For a classic yellow cake- Substitute 3 large eggs and 1 yolk for the egg whites.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1153.2 Kcal (4828 kJ)
Calories from fat	990.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	110.09g	169%
Cholesterol	291.91mg	97%
Sodium	115.47mg	5%
Potassium	222.85mg	5%
Total Carbs	38.7g	13%
Sugars	18.87g	75%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	3%
Protein	6.59g	13%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	45%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	103.7mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	527.14 Kcal (2207 kJ)
Calories from fat	452.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.32g	169%
Cholesterol	133.43mg	97%
Sodium	52.78mg	5%
Potassium	101.87mg	5%
Total Carbs	17.69g	13%
Sugars	8.62g	75%
Dietary Fiber	0.35g	3%
Protein	3.01g	13%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	45%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	47.4mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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