Margaret Houston’s White Cake

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Margaret Houston’s White Cake is a classic American dessert that has been enjoyed for generations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr
Servings: 12 Calories: 4200
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg whites, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once the cakes have cooled, dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 35g
Protein 3g6%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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