Silver White Cake Recipe
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Silver White Cake

By: Ginger 
"A delicious light, white cake. Whip one up and get ready to rake in the prizes. This is great iced with French Silk Frosting."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (83)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan or 2 9 inch round pans
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 egg whites

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour baking pan; 9x13 inch, or 2 round 9 inch pans.
  2. In a large bowl, measure flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk and the vanilla into a large mixing bowl. Beat 2 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
  4. Pour batter into pan(s), Bake 9x13 inch cake for 35 to 40 minutes. If using 9 inch rounds, bake 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the cake will come out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 143 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by Brian   view full review
We use a recipe almost identical to this in our catering service, it's best to use half & half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by SUNNYSAN   view full review
This cake is EXCELLENT!! The only substitution I make is real butter for the shortening,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by UNCLEBEN1980   view full review
I won't make this one again. I had read other members' reviews that compared this cake to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by Twizz1ler   view full review
Excellent white cake - I used 1/2 and 1/2 in place of the milk. I also sifted the flour and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Even tho' this cake could use a little more flavor I'm still giving it a 5-star rating because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2008 by ethanandkaityesmommi   view full review
I found this recipe to be wonderful. The key is mixing the dry and wet ingredient seperate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by CHCOOPER   view full review
I used 1½ cups half & half in place of the milk and added ½ of a small package of white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2003 by LEDERER   view full review
This cake is dry. I don't like the method of mixing. This is no way to treat a cake batter. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2011 by COOKINMOMMYMANDY   view full review
YES!! Finally a usable cake recipe. Granted a couple adjustments need to be implemented....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2005 by Brandi Niles   view full review
The cake was very dense & not moist at all. This might be because I used regular flour...

 

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