White Wedding Cake
Celebrate love and special moments with this enchanting White Wedding Cake, a show-stopping dessert that’s as elegant as it is delicious. Crafted with tender layers of delicately flavored vanilla cake, this recipe combines the richness of sour cream and the light, airy texture of whipped egg whites for a perfectly moist bite. Finished with a luscious, fluffy buttercream frosting that boasts hints of vanilla, this timeless cake is ideal for weddings, anniversaries, or any milestone celebration. Simple yet sophisticated, it’s an approachable recipe for home bakers, featuring clear steps and accessible ingredients like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and powdered sugar. Garnish with sprinkles, fresh flowers, or intricate piping to create a truly unforgettable centerpiece. Perfect for serving a crowd, this White Wedding Cake is the ultimate indulgence for life’s sweetest moments.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 5 pieces Large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients (in three additions of dry and two additions of milk). Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the sour cream until evenly incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined. Then, increase the speed to high and beat for 2-3 minutes.
Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the frosting. Beat on high speed for another 2-3 minutes, until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable. Adjust the consistency with more cream or powdered sugar if needed.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream, smoothing it out as desired.
Optionally, decorate with sprinkles, edible flowers, or piping for an elegant finish. Slice, serve, and enjoy your stunning White Wedding Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 428.4 g | 549% | |
| Saturated Fat | 269.5 g | 1348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1150 mg | 383% | |
| Sodium | 3862 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1185.2 g | 431% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 891.0 g | ||
| Protein | 70.7 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.3 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 617 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1138 mg | 24% | |
*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.
