17 Best White Cakes for Every Occasion
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
WHITE CAKE
BEST
We know that white cakes are iconic, whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just a random Thursday night. That's why we've got 17 of the best white cake recipes for you to try out.
We've got recipes for classic white cake, white wedding cake, white sour cream cake, and more. Whether you want something light and fluffy, or rich and creamy, you'll find the perfect white cake from our list.
And if you're looking for something easy and delicious, look no further than these best white cakes. They are easy to make and can be decorated to fit any occasion, making them the perfect cake for any event.
Chelsweets
White Wedding Cake Recipe
This WASC cake recipe makes the ultimate white cake and is perfect for any special occasion! It has a delicious hint of almond and is so moist and tender!
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728
14
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
633
CALORIES
$0.80
PER SERVING
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Savory Simple
White Cake
Learn how to make a perfect homemade white cake from scratch with this easy to follow recipe! This white cake recipe is the best I’ve tried.
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391
35
50 min
TOTAL TIME
328
CALORIES
$0.38
PER SERVING
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Just So Tasty
Perfect White Cake with Vanilla Buttercream
Fluffy, perfectly moist White Cake with Vanilla Buttercream. Perfect for a crowd & so much better than the bakery! Make it for your next birthday, anniversary or family celebration!
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1,266
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
522
CALORIES
$0.54
PER SERVING
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Life Begins With Dessert
Homemade White Cake
This Homemade White Cake is a splendid base recipe for your other cake recipes. Of course, it’s delicious all on its own and is amazing for a basic dessert idea. Soft and simple, you will fall in love with this easy homemade white cake.
10
249
45 min
TOTAL TIME
829
CALORIES
$1.43
PER SERVING
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Southern Living
Homemade White Cake
For this year’s Big White Cake, we decided to trade in the bells, whistles, and bling for a layer cake that’s as simple as a walk in the woods. If you're a seasoned pro at making our white cake or a beginner, this is the perfect cake to serve your friends and family. We chose a fun car cookie cutter...
2,163
55
1 hr 55 min
TOTAL TIME
1482
CALORIES
$2.14
PER SERVING
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Kirbie's Cravings
4 Ingredient White Cake
This easy white cake is just 4 ingredients and comes out so soft and fluffy. It is perfect for any occasion when you need an easy cake recipe.
23
40 min
TOTAL TIME
168
CALORIES
$0.05
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Fluffy and Simple White Cake
This Fluffy and Simple White Cake is made with only 5 ingredients and baked to perfection, creating a soft and fluffy texture. Ideal for any occasion when you need a quick and delightful cake.
1
45 min
TOTAL TIME
174
CALORIES
$0.06
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
8 STEPS
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine self-rising flour and granulated white sugar.
3
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a wire whisk attachment, mix the dry ingredients on low speed until evenly combined.
4
Slowly add the vegetable oil, milk, and water to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until well combined and free of flour chunks.
5
Scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with a spatula to ensure that all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
7
Bake for 35-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The top of the cake should remain light in color, with only the edges turning slightly golden brown.
8
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before cutting or frosting.
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Southern Living
White Cake with Berry-Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
Impressive in design and flavor.
6
2 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
818
CALORIES
$1.28
PER SERVING
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Baker by Nature
The Best White Cake Recipe
This is the BEST white cake recipe you'll ever bake! Each slice is moist, fluffy, and so delicious. This tender snow-white cake is made completely from scratch and with simple ingredients!
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9,079
182
1 hr 22 min
TOTAL TIME
558
CALORIES
$1.28
PER SERVING
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Simple White Cake
A quick, tasty, and versatile white cake recipe.
1
14
25 min
TOTAL TIME
268
CALORIES
$0.27
PER SERVING
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I am Baker
White Cake with White Wine Buttercream
This White Cake with White Wine Buttercream and White Chocolate Covered Strawberries is commonly referred to as “the” cake in my house.
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825
46 min
TOTAL TIME
897
CALORIES
$1.01
PER SERVING
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Oh So Delicioso
Every Occasion White Cake
The perfect fluffy, moist white cake recipe.
1
153
1
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
339
CALORIES
$0.84
PER SERVING
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Baking A Moment
White Cake Recipe
White almond sour cream cake, from scratch! An easy white cake recipe that's so moist. Soft & delicate, yet sturdy enough for layering.
1
356
11
45 min
TOTAL TIME
510
CALORIES
$1.19
PER SERVING
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Food Charlatan
The Best Moist White Cake Recipe
HALLELUJAH! Finally a moist white cake from scratch that doesn't taste like cardboard. I promise, this will be the best homemade white cake recipe of your life! It is soft and fluffy, while still being super moist. I got the balance of fluffy and moist exactly perfect for how cake ought to be! It's...
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59,645
238
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1094
CALORIES
$1.08
PER SERVING
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Salad in a Jar
White Cake Recipe with Raspberry Filling and Hickory Nuts
This contest-winning white cake is layered with raspberry filling and iced with white buttercream frosting. We like to add hickory nuts or pecans.
1
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
449
CALORIES
$0.60
PER SERVING
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Baked by an Introvert
Homemade White Cake
This White Cake with Buttercream Frosting is not only moist but light and tender. This is one "made from scratch" cake that must be added to your recipe collection!
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46
35 min
TOTAL TIME
921
CALORIES
$0.94
PER SERVING
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Cake Decorist
Moist Sour Cream White Cake Recipe From Scratch
Flavorful, moist, and light sour cream white cake recipe from scratch is ideal for any occasion, especially in a wedding ceremony. Sour cream is perfect for recipes like sponge cakes. In addition to that, sour cream’s creamy texture produces moister baked goods compared to milk.
2
34
50 min
TOTAL TIME
381
CALORIES
$0.74
PER SERVING
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Food52
Grandma's White Cake with Maple Syrup Frosting
My Grandmother, who is 98 years old, used to make this cake for us when we were little. She lived in Upstate New York & Montreal where they have delicious maple syrup which she used in the frosting of this cake.
6
324
401
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
399
CALORIES
$0.57
PER SERVING
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