A soft, delicate white cake with a buttery vanilla flavor, made easy for everyday baking and elegant enough for celebrations.

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

4 egg whites

1 ¼ cups whole milk

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch pans.

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add vanilla extract and mix well.

4. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture.

6. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold gently into the batter.

7. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 25–30 minutes.

8. Cool cakes for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Frost and decorate as desired.

Serve with buttercream or whipped frosting for a timeless dessert. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 5.