Best Moist White Wedding Cake Recipe
A wedding cake is a centerpiece of any wedding celebration. It should be beautiful, delicious, and of course, moist! Here's a recipe for a classic moist white wedding cake that's sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add milk, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
To assemble the cake:
- Once cakes are completely cooled, level the tops of the cakes.
- Place the first cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
- Repeat with remaining cake layers and frosting.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate as desired.
Tips:
- Use quality ingredients: This recipe uses simple ingredients, but using quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of the cake.
- Don't overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake. Mix until just combined.
- Cool completely: Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Get creative with decorations: The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating a wedding cake. You can use fresh flowers, edible glitter, or even fondant figures to create a truly unique masterpiece.
This moist white wedding cake is sure to be a hit with your guests. Enjoy!
