Description
A delightful dessert that is light, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion with rich flavor and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the oil and mix until well combined.
- Add the egg whites, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt, beating until light and fluffy.
- Spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake as desired. Decorate with sprinkles or edible pearls for a festive touch.
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results, and don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, velvet cake, white cake, birthday cake