Welcome to the most complete guide to making a perfect white cake. This classic dessert is a favorite at birthday parties, weddings, and other big events. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make a moist, tasty white cake that will make your taste buds dance. Let’s get going.
Ingredients
For the Cake
1 cup salted butter, 2 sticks, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil (light olive oil works well)
5 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
3 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Frosting
2 cups butter, 4 sticks, softened
8 cups powdered sugar
1 cup heavy cream, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
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