Vanilla white cake

Method

Vanilla white cake

preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

sift soft plain flour, plain flour, and baking powder together in a large bowl, taking care that all the components are well combined and evenly distributed. in a stand mixer, mix the butter and shortening with paddle attachment on 2nd speed until combined. add granulated sugar, cream, and salt starting on 1st seed and gradually moving to 2nd speed until light and fluffy for approximately 8 minutes. at 1 1/2 speed add egg whites in small amounts until smooth and fully incorporated. on 1st speed alternate 1/3 dry ingredients, 1/2 milk, 1/3 dry, 1/2 milk, 1/3 dry only until incorporated. pour into parchment lined sheet pans or 4 (4 by 13-inch round cake pans and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

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