Lots of requests for this velvety cake – and it’s no wonder, it’s a hit!

This Heavenly White Snack Cake is a light, tender, and delicate cake achieved by using cake flour and whipped egg whites. It’s perfect as a simple snack or topped with a generous layer of white frosting.
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Heavenly White Snack Cake
Ingredients:
Ingredient | Amount |
Butter, softened | 1/2 cup (113g) |
Granulated sugar | 1 cup (200g) |
Whole milk, room temperature | 1/2 cup (123g) |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Pure almond extract (optional) | 1/4 teaspoon |
Cake flour | 1 1/2 cups (180g) |
Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
Egg whites, room temperature | 4 large (120g or 4 ounces) |
How To Make Heavenly White Snack Cake:
- Step 1: Prepare Your Pan and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350∘F(175∘C). Grease an 8×8 square baking pan with butter and dust it with flour or use baking spray.
- Step 2: Cream the Butter: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand-held mixer to beat the 1/2 cup softened butter on medium speed until creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: Add Sugar: Gradually incorporate the 1 cup granulated sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Step 4: Combine Milk and Extracts: In a separate container, mix the 1/2 cup whole milk with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (if using).
- Step 5: Sift Flour and Baking Powder: Sift together the 1 1/2 cups cake flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- Step 6: Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and milk mixture to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition.
- Step 7: Whip Egg Whites: In another clean bowl, beat the 4 large egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold these into the batter to add volume and lightness to the cake.
- Step 8: Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 9: Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pan and let it cool completely. Cover the cake with white frosting if desired.