The Best White Wedding Cake Recipe for Your Special Day
A white wedding cake is a classic choice for a wedding celebration. It's elegant, timeless, and can be decorated in countless ways to match your wedding theme.
This recipe provides a foolproof guide to baking a delicious and beautiful white wedding cake that will impress your guests.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling (Optional):
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup fresh berries
Instructions:
Prepare 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 the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Buttercream Frosting:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add milk and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, level the tops with a serrated knife.
- Place the first layer on a cake stand or serving plate.
- Spread a thin layer of frosting on the top of the first layer.
- If using a filling, spread a layer of whipped cream and berries on top of the frosting.
- Place the second layer on top of the first layer.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4.
- Place the final layer on top of the second layer.
- Frost the entire cake with remaining frosting.
- **Decorate as desired. **
Tips for Success:
- For a perfectly smooth finish, use a cake leveler to ensure the cake layers are even.
- Use a piping bag and tips to create decorative accents on the cake.
- Let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving to allow the frosting to set.
Variations:
- Add a touch of color to your white frosting by adding a few drops of food coloring.
- Use a different flavor of filling, such as chocolate ganache or lemon curd.
- Top the cake with fresh flowers, edible glitter, or other decorative elements.
This delicious and elegant white wedding cake recipe is sure to impress your guests and make your special day even more memorable. Enjoy!
