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White Butter Cake Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Princesa9580 / All my dishes 7 months, 1 week ago It is time consuming and not for beginners, but absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I made three layers and used fresh fruit as a decor for my friends wedding cake. See photos. Prep:60m Cook:25m Servings:12	Princesa958
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Ingredients

White Butter Cake:

1 3/4 cups (175 grams) sifted cake flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar, divided

2 large eggs, separated

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup (120 ml) milk

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Filling:

1/4 cup strawberry puree (sauce) or 1/4 cup of your favorite jam

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 - 8 ounce (227 grams) cream cheese, room temperature

2 1/2 cups (290 grams) confectioners' (icing or powdered) sugar, sifted

zest of 1 lemon or orange

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Fresh Berries

Note: Cream of tartar is used when whipping egg whites to stabilize them, and to prevent over beating and the whites from drying out.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Grease and flour two - 8 inch (20 cm) round cake pans. Alternatively spray pan with Baker's Joy. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper and grease and flour parchment paper. Set aside.

White Butter Cake: While eggs are still cold separate the eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another bowl. Cover the two bowls with plastic wrap and allow the eggs to come to room temperature before using (about 30 minutes).

In a mixing bowl sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat the butter until soft (about 1-2 minutes). Add 3/4 cup (150 grams) of the sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.

With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and milk, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour.

In a clean bowl of your electric mixer, with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup (50 grams) of sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula gently fold a little of the whites into the batter to lighten it, and then fold in the remaining whites until combined. Do not over mix the batter or it will deflate.

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Cool the cakes in their pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Place a wire rack on top of the cake pan and invert, lifting off the pan. Once the cakes have completely cooled, wrap in plastic and place the cake layers in the freezer for at least an hour. (This is done to make filling and frosting the cakes easier.)

Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese together until nice and smooth with no lumps. Add the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the zest and vanilla extract and beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Assemble: Place one of the cake layers, top of the cake facing down, onto your serving platter. Spread the cake layer with about 1/4 cup of strawberry sauce or your favorite jam. Next, spread about 3/4 cup of the frosting on top of the sauce or jam. Place the next cake layer, top of the cake facing down, onto the filling. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Just before serving garnish the top of the cake with fresh berries.

Makes one - 8 inch (20 cm) two layer cake.

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Comments

henrie 7 months, 1 week ago said:
Sounds good, great post, thanks for sharing.

sunny 7 months, 1 week ago said:
Fabulous cake!

trigger 7 months, 1 week ago said:
Such pretty cake, decadent looking.
Yummy!

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Michael

madmommy 1 month, 1 week ago said:
Sooooo pretty! looks like your friend had an amazing wedding cake!! Beautiful post, thank you for sharing!

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