This White Velvet Cake is soft, moist, and has a delicate crumb with a rich vanilla flavor. It’s perfect for special occasions!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups (315g) cake flour
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting (Cream Cheese Buttercream):
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
4. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 4: Add Egg Whites and Vanilla
5. Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 5: Alternate Flour and Buttermilk
7. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
Step 6: Bake
8. Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans.
9. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Make the Frosting
11. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
12. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
13. Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Step 8: Assemble and Frost
14. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
15. Add the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with frosting.
16. Chill for 20-30 minutes before slicing for best results.
Tips for the Best White Velvet Cake
✔️ Use cake flour for a softer texture.
✔️ Room temperature ingredients blend better.
✔️ Don’t overmix the batter to keep it fluffy.
✔️ Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Enjoy your delicious White Velvet Cake! 🍰✨
