Libbie's Delicate White Cake

Elevate your dessert game with Libbie's Delicate White Cake, a timeless classic that combines elegance and flavor in every bite. Made with cake flour for an irresistibly tender crumb, this light and airy cake is infused with pure vanilla and almond extract, giving it a subtle, aromatic sweetness that’s perfect for any celebration. The recipe features whipped egg whites for an ethereal texture, while a splash of buttermilk ensures moistness and balance. In just 20 minutes of prep and a quick 30-minute bake, you can create a show-stopping layer cake that serves up to 12. Pair it with vanilla buttercream or a luscious whipped cream frosting for a dessert that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion, this white cake is a true masterpiece of taste and texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups Cake flour
• 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 Large egg whites (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons Almond extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter, beating on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to medium. Add the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract.

Step 6

With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients (add the flour mixture in three parts and the buttermilk in two parts). Mix until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Frost and decorate the cake as desired once it has completely cooled. Popular options include vanilla buttercream or whipped cream frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1230.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3942.5

Total Fat 149.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 397.5mg	0%
Sodium 1689.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 602.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 364.0g
Protein 54.2g	0%

Vitamin D 214.5IU	0%
Calcium 376.4mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 961.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 60.6%