Description
Looking for the best elegant cake ideas? This JFK wedding cake recipe is easy classic and perfect for special occasions! A quick homemade vanilla cake with whipped cream frosting this simple and healthy dessert makes the best centerpiece for weddings anniversaries or birthdays!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 5 egg whites
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh berries (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare three 8-inch cake pans.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in egg whites one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool cakes before assembling.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
- Frost cake layers and decorate with rosettes and berries.
Notes
- Almond extract adds a vintage flavor twist.
- Trim domed cakes for smooth layers.
- Stabilize frosting with mascarpone if needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg