White Velvet Cream Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Cake:
  • All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
  • White sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
  • Baking powder: 1 tablespoon (15g)
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
  • Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
  • Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
  • Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
  • Egg white: 4 (120g)
• Cream Cheese Filling:
  • Cream cheese (softened): 8 ounces (227g)
  • Butter (softened): 1/2 cup (113g)
  • White sugar: 1 cup (200g)
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 out of 5 (Beginner-friendly)

Preparation Method Steps:

Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. In the bowl of a stand or hand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6. Fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
7. Divide the batter between the prepared baking pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.

Assembly:

1. Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread with half of the cream cheese filling.
2. Top with the second layer of cake. Spread with the remaining cream cheese filling.
3. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sodium: 400mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Sugar: 35g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Fluffy and tender white velvet cake
• Creamy and tangy cream cheese filling
• Elegant and visually appealing dessert

User Comments:

• "This cake was absolutely delicious! The combination of the white velvet cake and cream cheese filling was perfect."
• "I made this cake for a special occasion and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it."
• "The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again."
• "I have to say, this is one of the best cakes I've ever tasted."
• "The cake was so moist and the filling was so creamy. It was the perfect dessert for any occasion."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened before making the filling, otherwise it will be difficult to beat until smooth.
• When whipping the egg whites, make sure to use a clean bowl and beaters. Any grease or residue can prevent the egg whites from whipping properly.
• If the cake batter looks too thick, you can add a little more buttermilk until it reaches the desired consistency.