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Best cake

an elegant, light, and fluffy white cake with silky smooth whipped cream frosting. It's perfect for celebrations, tea parties, or as a luxurious dessert. The cake is soft, airy, and melts in your mouth!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rest time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine European, French
Servings 11

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls –
  • Electric mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pans (2 or 3 layers)
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula
  • Piping bags with star tips
  • Cake turntable (optional

Ingredients
  

For the White Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups cake flour or sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature

For the Blanc Cream Frosting:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese for stability, optional

For Decoration (Optional):

  • White chocolate shavings
  • Edible pearls or silver sprinkles
  • Fresh white flowers or berries

Instructions
 

Step 1: Bake the White Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two or three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  • Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Step 2: Make the Blanc Cream Frosting

  • Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • If using, gently mix in mascarpone or cream cheese for stability.
  • Continue whipping until stiff peaks form but do not overmix.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

  • Trim cake layers if necessary for even stacking.
  • Place one layer on a cake stand and spread a generous amount of frosting.
  • Stack the next layer and repeat.
  • Cover the entire cake with a thin crumb coat of frosting and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Apply a final smooth coat of frosting and decorate with white chocolate shavings, pearls, or flowers.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!

  • Let the cake rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Fluffy Texture: Use cake flour for a lighter, softer texture.
  • Stable Frosting: Mascarpone cheese helps keep the whipped cream stable for longer.
  • Best Served: Chilled for a refreshing and creamy taste.
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