Description
This Moist White Velvet Cake is a classic American dessert featuring a soft and fluffy texture with a delicate vanilla and optional almond flavor. Perfect for weddings or any special occasion, it pairs beautifully with cream cheese frosting or vanilla buttercream.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cake flour, sifted
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened and cut into cubes
- ¾ cup whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cakes after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine evenly.
- Incorporate Butter. Add the softened butter cubes to the dry mixture and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles fine crumbs, which helps create a tender texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, sour cream, egg whites, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Mix Batter. With the mixer on low speed, gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter. Then increase the speed to medium and beat for about 1 minute until the batter turns smooth and fluffy.
- Divide Batter and Bake. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cakes. Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes to set. Then, turn them out onto wire racks and cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the frosting.
Notes
- This cake pairs beautifully with cream cheese frosting, vanilla buttercream, or whipped white chocolate ganache.
- For a wedding-style flavor, the almond extract adds a delicate and elegant touch.
- Use cake strips around the pans to ensure flat, even layers when baked.
