White layered cake is a perfect and delicious cake to bake on a special occasion. With the combination of whipped cream frosting and fresh strawberries, it tastes heavenly and simply out of the world! This cake uses egg whites only. Sour cream and milk are added to compensate for the fat of the yolk.I used cake flour for this recipe as it tends to make the cake light and moist. The cake should be completely cooled before frosting.
Tips to make White layered cake with Whipped cream frosting
Poking holes in the cake and adding a little sugar syrup (made by boiling water and sugar in a 2:1 ratio and then cooling) is a good trick that I learned to get a moist cake. To be honest, this was the first time I was using homemade whipped cream frosting and I didn't have the turntable which makes it easier to frost and coat the cake evenly but still managed without much mess :). It is important to freeze the whisk attachments and bowl before making the whipped cream frosting. Do not overbeat and stop at the right time. The best way to know if it is done is to turn the bowl with the whipped cream upside down and it should just stay and not flop down.
Finally taste-wise, the outcome was simply awesome. I guess a lot of love and patience went into the baking and so the great results! This recipe is adapted from Sallysbakingaddictions. Hope you enjoy baking this as much as I did!
If you loved this cake, you may also like my popular Vanilla sponge cake and Strawberry shortcake with whipped cream frosting
White Layered cake
Ingredients
For cake
- 2 ½ cup cake flour
sifted - 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter 1.5 sticks
- 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
For frosting
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cake preparation and Baking
- Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Whisk the dry ingredients cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Beat the butter on high speed using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until smooth and creamy for about 1 or 2 minutes.
- Add the sugar and beat on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until creamed together.
- Scrape down the sides to the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
- Add the egg whites. Beat on high speed until combined for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients with low speed on the mixer, mix until it is just incorporated.
- Slowly pour in the milk until combined, the mixer should still be running on low..
- Do not over mix.
- Whisk it by hand to make sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl.
- The batter will be slightly thick.
- Pour batter evenly into cake pans using measuring cups if required.
- Bake for around 25 - 30 minutes or until the cakes are baked through.
- Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake and if it comes out clean, it is done.
- Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans and set on a wire rack.
- The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling
Whipped Cream Frosting
- Freeze or refrigerate the bowl and whisk attachments used in the frosting preparation.You can also use a bigger bowl with ice cubes underneath the bowl in which frosting is being prepared as shown in the picture below.
- Beat the heavy whipping cream on medium speed for about 10 to 12 minutes till it gets thicker or until small spikes are formed.
- Add the confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract and sour cream and keep beating on medium and then high till it gets stiff peaks .
- Yummy whipped cream frosting is ready, Use immediately or store in a refrigerator for using later.
Cake Assembly and Serving
- To assemble the cake ,using a serrated knife cut the dome portion of the cakes and poke it with holes.
- Sprinkle sugar solution ( 1:2 sugar and water boiled and cooled ) for creating moist cakes.(optional).
- Frost the cut portion of one cake and let the extra frosting spill to the sides so that you can coat it.
- Place the other cake on top of the frosted cake upside down so the flat potion is on the top.
- Coat the frosting on the top and spread evenly along the sides.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries ,sliced almonds, sprinkles and anything else you like.
- Slice and serve with extra frosting or ice cream . Enjoy!
Yum ! Looks super spongy and delicious !!
Thank you so much Megala 🙏it was really moist and delicious
Wow sounds so good!
Thank you so much!
one piece of this cake with a tea...yum!!!
thx for sharing :))
Sure Ray , be my guest! Thank you for the lovely comment:)
😂💓💓✌️
Nisha, as you said this is first time of making whipping cream but it looks delicious and finishing wise perfect 👌👌
Finally, I like to wish the person who belongs this cake "🎂 Happy Birthday 🙂"
Yes Ramya , I love whipped cream frosting as it less sweeter and put all my effort into it .Thanks dear for the appreciation .I was quite happy with the way it turned out 🙂 The cake was actually for my kids (twins boy n girl), they turned 13 this week. Thanks a lot for the wishes!
That's great to know.. twins 👍 If you like to share their pic i would like to see in any of your post.. so double wishes Happy Birthday ☺️😍
Sure will do some time! Thanks again 🙂
Wow! I LOVEEE this! <3
Thank you so much ! It was indeed delicious!
Looks delicious!😋
Thank you so much Ursula, much appreciated!
I can taste it already. The fresh cream and strawberries together with that sponge. Terrific! 🙂 xx
It was really good Dippy, my favorite kind of combination.Thank you so much!
This looks amazing!
Thanks a lot for the lovely comment!
Cake looks very delicious !! You have done such a wonderful job with the whipping cream (with out using turn table).
Thanks a lot Neetha for the appreciation! I am so glad to hear that 🙂
this is an amazing cake...loved it totally
Thanks a bunch Amrita for the lovely comment!
Tempting!
Thank you so much!
Wow... it looks so delicious and mouthwatering. 👌👌👌👏👏👏
Thank a lot Prashasti, appreciate it!
Looks utterly delicious & love that it has sour cream!😊 I too employ sugar syrup to further moisten cakes:)
Thank you so much Divya for the lovely comment! I know same here, love sour cream in my bakes and am so glad to have learnt the sugar syrup tip to moisten the cake 🙂
Wow, looks yummy! 🙂
Thank you so much!
Looks like I commented again! Thanks to the yummy cake! 😉 😛
That's so sweet of you! Thanks again 🙂
This looks amazing!!!! White cake is my absolute favorite!
Thank you so much Diane!
Looks super-duper delicious and moist! Yummy!
Thanks a lot Mallika!
Wow! The cake looks so moist, light and delicious. Totally in love with it. I like how you added sour cream and cake flour to this recipe to make what it is now. Simply fab!!
Thank you so much Neha for the lovely comment , am so glad you liked it. I love sour cream as well and it turned out delicious !
Lovely recipe! I’m eager to try this frosting recipe!! I’m always on the hunt for new frosting recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Oh wonderful to hear that and hope you will try it out soon!Thank you so much, it's my pleasure to share:)
Absolutely delicious bake. So tempting and the frosting especially looks amazing.
Thank you so much Vidya 🙏