A sophisticated, tender vanilla bean layer cake perfect for milestone birthdays. Features a white, tight crumb that is easy to stack and decorate.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cake flour, sifted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup egg whites (approx 7-8 eggs)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease, line, and flour three 8-inch pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix in butter until sandy texture.
- Whisk egg whites, milk, sour cream, and vanilla in a jug.
- Add wet ingredients to dry in 3 batches, mixing well after each.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 22g
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