White Layer Cake

Name: White Layer Cake
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 4 large egg whites; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-1/4 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

15 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg whites, beating well. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
2

Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3

For frosting, in a bowl, cream shortening and butter. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in sugar. Add enough milk until frosting achieves spreading consistency. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.