Basic White Cake Batter
The first step to making any good white cake is perfecting the batter. This recipe will help you achieve a taste that's better than basic.
How to Make It
Step 1
Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
Step 2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk and water, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in extracts.
Step 3
Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold about one-third of egg whites into batter. Gradually fold in remaining egg whites.
ericab123's Review
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charoulli's Review
I just finished baking this. SOOOO GOOD!!! I don't care too much for almond extract, so I wouldn't double it. This much is just fine for me. It's light, moist, and tastes GREAT! I'm using it with Milk Chocolate Frosting. Can't wait for the finished product!
pegsmiley1's Review
I can sum up this recipe very quickly. MOIST, EASY, DELICIOUS!!!
Couldn't be easier to make and I like the fact that the ingredients are simple. I used this recipe to make cupcakes and I was very pleased. I did however, add an additional 1/4 tsp. of almond because initially after my first taste I thought it could use a touch more.
For those of you wondering...Bake @ 350 for 18 min. Came out perfect.
txcakebaker's Review
Sorry, but those who did not like this recipe must have missed something. I have been making this for almost 10 years and it is one of my all-time favorite cakes. It's very moist and light, and gets rave reviews every time I make it. The only thing I do differently is I double the almond extract, because I really love the flavor it adds. It reminds me of wedding cake. I agree that it is annoying to have to look elsewhere for the baking time and temparature, though.
Dlt52a's Review