White Snack Cake
A light, fluffy, and tender white snack cake that’s perfect for any day of the week. Subtly sweet with a soft crumb and warm vanilla notes.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (1 stick), softened
- Egg Whites: 4 large
- Whole Milk: ½ cup
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg whites one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry mix and milk, alternating between the two.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even rise.
- Assemble the Dish: Give the pan a gentle tap on the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Frost once completely cool.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into squares and enjoy with tea, coffee, or fresh berries on the side.
Notes
- Let all ingredients reach room temperature for the best results.
- Do not overmix the batter — just until combined is enough.
- Store in a covered container to keep it moist for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: white snack cake, vanilla cake, easy snack cake, fluffy cake, homemade white cake