Name: Moist White Velvet Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups cake flour; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup whole milk (room temperature); ½ cup sour cream (room temperature); ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened); 5 large egg whites (room temperature); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Description

This Moist White Velvet Cake is a delicate and fluffy dessert perfect for weddings, celebrations, or any special occasion. Made with cake flour, sour cream, and egg whites, it achieves a soft, velvety texture and subtle vanilla flavor. The cake layers can be paired with whipped vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting for an indulgent finish.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 ½ cups cake flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
5 large egg whites (room temperature)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure a light, lump-free mixture.
Incorporate Butter: Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until the texture resembles fine crumbs signifying proper blending.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, sour cream, egg whites, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract until smooth.
Make the Batter: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for 1–2 minutes until the batter is smooth and fluffy.
Fill Pans and Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This cake pairs beautifully with whipped vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
For extra moisture, lightly brush the cake layers with simple syrup before frosting.
Be sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture and consistency.