Easy White Wedding Cake Recipe

June 25, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ingredients

Making a classic white wedding cake doesn’t have to be a difficult task. All you need for the perfect white wedding cake is the right ingredients. Here are the ingredients you need for this easy white wedding cake recipe:

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Once you have all your ingredients, you can start baking your classic white wedding cake. Here are the steps you need to follow:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Assembly

Once the cakes have cooled completely, you can assemble your classic white wedding cake. Here is what you need to do:

Place one layer of cake on a cake board or serving plate.
Spread a thin layer of frosting over the top of the cake. This is called the crumb coat and it helps to keep any loose crumbs from showing in the finished cake.
Place the second layer of cake on top of the first, top side up.
Spread a layer of frosting over the top and sides of the cake. You can use a spatula or an offset spatula to get a smooth finish.
Decorate the cake with fresh flowers, edible pearls, or other decorations, as desired.

Frosting

For this classic white wedding cake, you can use any type of frosting you like. Here is a simple recipe for a basic buttercream frosting:

3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4-6 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons milk or cream, as needed

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Storage

Once the cake is assembled and decorated, it should be stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. To keep it fresh, store the cake in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap. The cake can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.