Introduction
Heavenly White Snack Cake is a delicious, airy and light dessert for any occasion. The cake has a soft texture and a delicate sweet taste that makes it everybody’s favorite among desert lovers. This cake is perfect whether you are having a party, just celebrating your birthday or just craving for something sweet.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups of pastry flour
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 large egg whites at room temperature
a quarter teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
Put the oven on: Turn your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour two pans of 9 inch round cakes.
Dry stuffs: Put the cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a big mixing bowl.
Butter and milk it please: Mix softened butter and 3/4 cup of milk to the dry ingredients. Beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy for about 2-3 minutes.
Adding Whites of Eggs: Whisk the rest of the milk, vanilla extract, egg whites, cream of tartar in another bowl. Gradually pour this mixture into batter while beating with low speed until combined.
Bake It: Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Bake it for around twenty five or thirty minutes or till when a toothpick comes out clean from center.
Cooling down procedure: Let these cakes cool right inside their pans for about ten minutes before removing them from them onto wire racks to completely cool prior to frosting.
Serving and Storage Tips
Serving: Dust some powdered sugar on top of the cake, add a little whipped cream or your favorite icing. It goes well with fresh berries or even a light fruit compote.
Storage: Keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep it longer, refrigerate for up to one week or freeze it up to three months.
Tips for Success
Room Temperature Ingredients: Mix when all ingredients are at room temperature; this helps prevent lumpy batter.
Do Not Overmix: Only combine all the ingredients until just mixed together; otherwise, you will end up with dense cake.
Proper Measuring: Avoid scooping flour into measuring cup and leveling off to avoid packing it too tightly as this would result into heavy cake.
Health Benefits
Although this is not an everyday type of dessert, it can be made healthier by:
Reducing Sugar: Cutting back slightly on the sugar without sacrificing taste completely.
Using Whole Grains: Swap part of the cake flour for whole wheat pastry flour instead.
Lowering Fat: Substitute Greek yogurt or applesauce in place of some of the butter so as to reduce fat content.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1 slice assuming 12 slices per cake):
Calories: 210
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 18g
Variations and Substitutions
Different flavour profiles can be achieved by adding lemon or almond extract.
Use a light cream cheese frosting, a lemon glaze, or even a rich chocolate ganache for variety in your toppings.
Some substitutions include using almond milk or soy milk in place of whole milk which makes it dairy free.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I make this cake gluten-free? A: Yes, you could change the cake flour to a gluten-free baking blend. Make sure that the blend contains xanthan gum so that it can be used as a structural ingredient.
Q: May I use whole eggs instead of egg whites? A: This will make the cakes denser. If you would rather use whole eggs, replace the 6 egg whites with 3 whole eggs.
Q: When will I know the cake is done? A: The cake is done when toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and edges start to pull away from sides of pan.
Conclusion
The Heavenly White Snack Cake is an adaptable, crowd-pleasing dessert that is as pleasing to make as it is to consume. It’s about time you had this moist fluffy cake with its sugary flavor in your recipe book. You can serve this cake plain, with simple glaze or garnish it with your preferred fruits and frostings for an absolute paradise like indulgence.
