Description
Classic white cake delivers pure elegance with delicate crumb and silky buttercream frosting. Celebration desserts reach new heights with this refined recipe that invites sweet memories at special moments you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 5–6 cups (550–660 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¼ to ⅓ cup (60–80 ml) whipping cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing bowl and select either a stand mixer or a hand-held electric mixer for optimal cream preparation.
- Position the mixer on medium speed and whip the butter until it transforms into a smooth, creamy texture with soft peaks forming.
- Methodically incorporate powdered sugar into the butter mixture, adding one cup at a time while maintaining a low mixer speed to prevent sugar dispersion.
- Once all sugar is integrated, elevate the mixer speed to medium and continue beating for approximately 3 minutes, creating a light and fluffy frosting base.
- Introduce flavor enhancers by adding pure vanilla extract, delicate almond extract, and a pinch of salt to elevate the frosting’s complexity.
- Gradually stream in whipping cream or whole milk, starting with , and adjust the liquid quantity to achieve the ideal spreadable consistency.
- Pause periodically during mixing to scrape down the bowl’s sides, ensuring all ingredients blend uniformly and no dry pockets remain.
- Continue mixing until the frosting reaches a silky, spreadable texture that holds its shape but remains easily manipulated for cake decoration.
Notes
- Creamy butter creates the perfect base for a smooth, luxurious frosting texture.
- Gradually adding powdered sugar prevents lumps and ensures a silky, even mixture.
- Beat the frosting on medium speed to incorporate air, making it light and fluffy.
- Extracts like vanilla and almond add depth and complexity to the classic frosting flavor.
- Adjust the cream or milk carefully to control the frosting’s spreadability and consistency.
- Chill the frosting briefly if it becomes too soft, helping it set up perfectly for cake decorating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg