Tender White Cake

Name: Tender White Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups (330g) King Arthur Unbleached Cake Flour; 1 2/3 cups (333g) granulated sugar*; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon table salt; 12 tablespoons (170g) unsalted butter, softened; 4 large egg whites plus 1 whole large egg, at room temperature; 1 cup (227g) full-fat vanilla yogurt or 1 cup (227g) whole milk, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This Tender White Cake strikes the perfect balance between celebration and everyday treat. With its soft crumb and high rise — thanks to our Unbleached Cake Flour — it’s just as suited to birthday candles as it is to a batch of simple cupcakes. A blend of vanilla and almond gives it that classic, nostalgic bakery flavor: smooth, mellow, and deeply satisfying. The recipe uses the paste method (aka reverse creaming), which keeps the process simple. Just be sure to use a stand mixer or a strong hand mixer for best results.

Updated at: Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:19:07 GMT