White Butter Cake

Whimsical Bakehouse

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat at high speed until light and fluffy:

6 ounces(1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt

On a piece of wax paper. sift together:

3 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp cream of tartar

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with:

1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 tsp pure vanilla

In a separate bowl beat until foamy:

3/4 cup egg whites (6-8 large egg whites)

Continue beating at high speed while gradually adding:

1/2 cup sugar

When stiff peaks form, fold the whites into the cake batter with a rubber spatula. Blend just until the whites are evenly distributed.

Bake at 350 degrees - 20-35 minutes (toothpick test).

9 cups of batter