Description
White Snack Cake is a soft, fluffy, and lightly sweetened vanilla cake that’s perfect for everyday treats, birthdays, or simple celebrations. Made with basic pantry ingredients, this single-layer cake is quick to whip up and incredibly satisfying with or without frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite buttercream or enjoy plain with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can substitute sour cream for part of the milk.
- Add sprinkles to the batter for a funfetti version.
- This cake can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Perfect base for fruit toppings or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: white snack cake, easy vanilla cake, simple sheet cake, soft white cake, homemade snack cake