White Cake Frosting I

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk or water

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt alternately with the milk or water.
5. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
9. Prepare the frosting by mixing softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Spread the frosting evenly on the cooled cake.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming the cake is cut into 8 pieces)

• Calories: Approximately 500 calories per serving
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 75g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Light and fluffy texture
• Vanilla flavor throughout
• Smooth and creamy frosting

User Comments:

1. "This is a classic American white cake, just like my grandma used to make! The frosting is perfect."
2. "The texture of the cake was great, but I preferred more frosting."
3. "I love how simple this recipe is. The cake was moist and delicious."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use softened butter for both the cake and frosting. Hardened butter will make the mixture lumpy and difficult to mix.
• Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done baking; when inserted into the center, it should come out clean.
• Adjust the amount of frosting based on preference. You can add more or less depending on how sweet you want the cake to be.