Old-Fashioned White Cake: A Taste of Time

🔪 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 circles.

Step 2: Sift the Dry

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

Step 3: Cream the Butter & Sugar

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar on medium-high speed until pale, light, and fluffy — about 3–5 minutes.

Step 4: Add Flavors

• Beat in vanilla and almond extract (if using).

Step 5: Alternate Dry and Milk

• Reduce speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.

Step 6: Whip the Egg Whites

• In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Don’t overwhip.
• Gently fold the egg whites into the batter in 2 additions. Use a rubber spatula and fold carefully to keep the air in.

Step 7: Bake

• Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and tops are springy.

Step 8: Cool

• Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

🧁 Frosting Method

1. Beat the butter until smooth and fluffy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined.
3. Add vanilla, salt, and milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
4. Beat for 2–3 minutes until light and airy.

🎂 Assembly

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread a generous layer of frosting over the top.
3. Add the second layer, then frost the top and sides.
4. Decorate with sprinkles, edible flowers, or keep it plain and perfect.

🧾 Conclusion

The old-fashioned white cake is more than just flour, sugar, and butter — it’s a memory in every bite. Simple, elegant, and timeless, it’s the kind of cake you bake not just for special occasions, but to make an afternoon special.