Description
A light, fluffy, and tender White Snack Cake with a delicate vanilla flavor. Perfect for everyday baking, after-school treats, or simple desserts that feel homemade and comforting.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (1 stick), softened
- Egg Whites: 2 large
- Whole Milk: ¾ cup
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square cake pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Assemble the Dish: Ensure batter is spread evenly for consistent rise.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into squares and serve plain or with toppings like fruit and whipped cream.
Notes
- Tip: Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Tip: Avoid overmixing once flour is added to maintain tenderness.
- Tip: Sift flour for an even lighter texture.
- Tip: Store leftovers wrapped tightly to keep moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg