White Recipe
Make White Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Frosting
Method
Preparing the Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the pans from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Frosting
- 7
Beat the Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
- 8
Add Powdered Sugar
Gradually add the powdered sugar, and beat on low speed until combined. Increase the speed and beat until fluffy.
- 9
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the frosting. Beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Assembling the Cake
- 10
Layer the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- 11
Add Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting. Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- 12
Decorate
Optionally, you can decorate the cake with sprinkles or fresh fruits as desired.



