Classic White Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 tbsp 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 milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Butter two 9-inch diameter by 1 1/2-inch deep layer pans or 1 (13 by 9 by 2-inch) pan.
Lined bottoms with parchment or waxed paper.
Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing 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 butter mixture then add half the milk mixture.
Continue to alternate beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Scrape bowl and beater often.
Pour batter into prepared pan (s) and smooth top with a metal spatula.
Bake cake (s) about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
Cool in pan on a rack for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack, remove paper and let cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	378.91 Kcal (1586 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.57g	27%
Cholesterol	46.25mg	15%
Sodium	128.04mg	5%
Potassium	242.99mg	5%
Total Carbs	48.37g	16%
Sugars	23.58g	94%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	4%
Protein	6.75g	13%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	94.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	302.51 Kcal (1267 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.02g	27%
Cholesterol	36.93mg	15%
Sodium	102.22mg	5%
Potassium	194mg	5%
Total Carbs	38.62g	16%
Sugars	18.83g	94%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	4%
Protein	5.39g	13%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	75.1mg	9%

* 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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