Ina Garten White Cake Recipe
If you love soft, fluffy and perfectly sweet cakes, this Ina Garten White Cake Recipe is for you. It is simple, elegant and melts in your mouth. I always get compliments when I make it.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk at room temperature
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Stir well and set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs Slowly
- Add eggs one at a time. Beat each egg for 20 seconds before next.
Add Flavors
- Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Mix well until smooth.
Combine Flour and Milk
- Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk. Start and end with flour.
Mix Gently
- Use a spatula to fold mixture gently. Do not overmix or cake will be dense.
Pour Batter into Pans
- Divide batter equally into prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 30–35 minutes. Insert a toothpick; it should come out clean.
Cool the Cake
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes. Then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix.
Add Vanilla and Cream
- Mix in vanilla and cream. Beat until light, fluffy and spreadable.
Frost the Cake
- Place one layer on plate. Spread frosting evenly. Place second layer on top.
Decorate as Desired
- Add extra frosting on top and sides. Optional: sprinkles or fresh fruits.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for best results.
- Sift flour for a lighter cake.
- Do not overmix batter; it keeps cake fluffy.
- Cool cake completely before frosting.
- Add a pinch of almond extract for extra flavor.