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Ina Garten White Cake

Ina Garten White Cake
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The Ina Garten White Cake is a classic, light, and fluffy cake known for its soft crumb and delicate vanilla flavor. Made with simple ingredients like egg whites, butter, sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla extract, this cake has a bright white color and a tender texture that makes it perfect for layered cakes. It works beautifully for birthdays, weddings, and celebrations because it pairs well with many frostings and fillings. The batter is easy to prepare, and the cake usually bakes in about 25–30 minutes, producing soft layers that are ideal for decorating.

Ingredients

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For the cake batter:

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

  • 5 large egg whites

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

For frosting (optional):

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prepare the cake pans: Grease two cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

  • Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  • Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Add egg whites gradually: Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  • Add flavoring: Mix in vanilla extract and almond extract.

  • Combine ingredients: Add the flour mixture and milk alternately to the batter, mixing gently until smooth.

  • Divide the batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

  • Bake the cake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  • Cool the cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.

  • Transfer to rack: Move the cakes to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting.

  • Frost the cake: Spread frosting between the layers and over the top if desired.

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