Description
Indulge in the moist and rich goodness of a White Velvet Cake paired with a luscious Vanilla Buttercream. This classic cake is perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 8 oz (226 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ sticks (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 3 cups (342 g) cake flour
- 2 tsp (8 g) baking powder
- ½ tsp (3 g) baking soda
- ½ tsp (3 g) salt
- 1 cup (242 g) buttermilk
- ¼ cup (54 g) vegetable oil (canola recommended)
- 2 tsp (8 g) clear vanilla extract (or pure vanilla for richer flavor)
For the Vanilla Buttercream:
- 2 sticks (226 g) unsalted butter, slightly softened
- 6 cups (690 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tsp (8 g) vanilla extract (clear imitation if you prefer a whiter color)
- ⅓ cup (72 g) milk or heavy cream, more if needed for consistency
- ½ tsp (3 g) salt
Instructions
- Make the Cake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Stir together the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in egg whites. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, then divide batter into pans. Bake and cool.
- Prepare the Buttercream: Beat butter until creamy, mix in vanilla and salt. Add powdered sugar and milk, beat until smooth. Add remaining sugar and beat until fluffy. Adjust consistency with milk or cream.
- Assemble the Cake: Place cake layer, spread buttercream, repeat with second layer. Add final layer, coat with crumb coat, chill, then frost the entire cake.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use pure vanilla extract.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Decorate the cake with your preferred toppings for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16 of cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
