Easy White Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, fluffy white cake with a tender crumb, perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, offering a subtle vanilla flavor that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  1. Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
  2. Add shortening and 1 cup of milk; beat for 1 minute.
  3. Scrape the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  4. Add eggs, remaining 1/2 cup of milk, and vanilla; beat for 1 minute or until smooth.
  5. Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch cake pans.
  6. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

627 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 331mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1647mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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