Print

Homemade White Cake Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
4 egg whites

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl except the egg whites.
  3. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl.
  4. Beat on high for 2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Add egg whites.
  6. Beat on high for 2 additional minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
  7. Pour into 1 greased and floured 9×13 baking pan or three 8-inch or two 9-inch pans.
  8. Bake at 350° for the times listed below.
  9. The white cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  10. Frost with chocolate frosting.

Baking Times:

  • 8-inch pan – 23-28 minutes
  • 9-inch pan – 30-35 minutes
  • 9×13 inch – 40-45 minutes
  • 30 cupcakes – 20-25 minutes