Bakery-Style White Cake

Name: Bakery-Style White Cake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 Cups (265g) sifted cake flour* (DIY recipe in notes); 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 Cups (300g) granulated sugar; 1/2 Cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature; 4 large egg whites, room temperature; 1/2 Cup (120ml) vegetable oil; 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract; 1 1/4 Cups (300ml) full-fat buttermilk**, room temperature (DIY recipe in notes); 6 large egg whites (from fresh eggs, not the carton); 2 Cups (400g) granulated sugar; 1 1/2 Cups (340g) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into Tablespoon-sized pieces; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; pinch of salt, or to taste; 1/4 Cup fresh berries

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:35min

The softest, fluffiest white cake recipe that's packed with vanilla flavor and stays moist for days. Filled and frosted with silky smooth Swiss meringue buttercream, this tastes like it came from your favorite bakery, but it’s 100% homemade!

Updated at: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:40:34 GMT