If you are looking for the best cake to make from scratch, thisWhite Cakeis it. This homemade white cake is fluffy and moist but will stack so nicely.

I have experimented with many cakes from scratch and some just don’t hold up when you are frosting or stacking them. This white cake has been tried and tested for my brothers wedding and was a total hit!

White Cake

I love this white cake mix because it tastes delicious, can be frosted easily and is more sturdy than box mixes. It won’t crumble like box cakes so it is a much more decorating friendly. This white cake uses everyday ingredients that you most likely have in your kitchen right now!

Homemade white cake would be a great option for a variety of special occasions. Birthday parties, holidays or even a wedding! It looks beautiful AND tastes amazing. You really can’t go wrong with this cake.

top view of a whole White Cake with chocolate icing with two servings wedged out onto white plates

Ingredients

Butter
Sugar
Milk
Vanilla
Flour
Baking powder
Egg whites

Keep scrolling to find a full, printable recipe with a detailed ingredient list.

Recipe Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and prepare your cake pans by lining them with parchment paper and greasing them.
To make the cake batter, beat egg whites and sugar until it forms a stiff peak. In a separate bowl, cream together butter, sugar and vanilla. Then, in another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt, and add this mixture alternating with milk to the butter mixture. Carefully fold in the egg whites and divide the batter into the prepared pans.
Bake the cake for 20-30 minutes and then let it cool completely.
To make the ganache, put chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl and heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan on medium heat until it’s just under a boil. Be careful not to let it boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and stir until all the chips have melted.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature and put it in the bowl of a stand mixer. With the whip attachment, whip until light and fluffy. You can then use the ganache to decorate your cake as desired.

side view of a whole white cake iced with chocolate icing

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature should my ingredients be for making a cake?

I have had the best success when the ingredients are room temperature. When they are at this temperature they mix in easily to the batter and create a fabulous texture. Temperature matters!

Why did my cake fall apart when I took it out of the pan?

A cake will fall apart or crack if taken out of the pan too quickly. Let your cake cool for a good 5 minutes before removing it from the pan and putting it on a wire rack to cool completely. Lining the bottom of the pan with parchment paper will also help with this immensely.

Which rack is best to bake cake?

I always bake my cake in the center rack.

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pin for white cake recipe with a view of the whole cake iced in chocolate and a serving on a white plate

This is truly the most perfectWhite Cake. This cake holds it’s shape while still being light, moist and tender. It is a fabulous cake for all occasion.