PLAIN WHITE CAKE 
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. milk
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
5 egg whites, whipped stiff
1/2 c. cold water

Cream together the sugar and butter. Sift together the flour and baking powder and mix into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Add water, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Fold in egg whites. Grease and flour pans. Do not grease the sides. Bake at 350 degrees until done.

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recipe reviews
Plain White Cake
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 Rishi Devanoor (Texas) says:
Amazing,.. I made it couple of times,..

only thing - Only if we have machine to beat the mix, cake comes out well,..:)

-rD
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 Elizabeth (Australia) says:
Great recipe for a basic cake, I used it for cupcakes and was really pleased with the taste and texture.
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 Cjay (United Kingdom) says:
Its a very good recipe.. I love it!
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 Melinda (Texas) says:
I really liked this recipe. I put a strawberry topping on it with cool whip. Cooking time was close to 30 minutes.

 

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