Amish white cake is simple and delicious, originating in Amish society. Flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and baking powder are used to make it airy and light.
The cake is usually frosted with butter, powdered sugar, vanilla essence, and milk. Coconut, nuts, or lemon zest may be added to the recipe for taste and texture. Birthdays, weddings, and holidays are perfect events for Amish white cake.
Best Amish white cake
I love sharing simple, delicious dishes. Amish white cake is my favorite dessert, ideal for any occasion. This cake is perfect for birthdays, supper parties, or family desserts.
I’ll show you how to make Amish white cake, along with tips for ideal texture and flavor. I’ll also answer some common questions about this recipe so you can feel secure in your baking skills and impress your friends and family with your delicious creation.
Amish white cake Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
How To Make Amish white cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, and mix well after each addition.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake is cooled, you can frost it with your favorite frosting recipe, or simply sprinkle it with powdered sugar and serve.
How To Serve Homemade Amish white cake
Amish white cake is often frosted with sugar. Use buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream icing.
For a simpler display, dust the cake with powdered sugar or fresh fruit. Chopped nuts, toasted coconut, or chocolate shavings add texture and taste.
Slices of Amish white cake are delicious with whipped cream or ice cream. For bite-sized treats, cut the cake into pieces.
Amish white cake with other sweets or accompaniments makes a more elaborate dessert spread. Fresh berries, caramel sauce, and chocolate ganache enhance the cake flavors.
Variations Of Amish white cake
Lemon Amish White Cake: Add the zest of one lemon to the batter and substitute lemon juice for the milk. Top the cake with a lemon glaze made with powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Chocolate Amish White Cake: Add 1/2 cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients and reduce the flour by 1/2 cup. You can also add chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness.
Almond Amish White Cake: Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the batter and top the cake with sliced almonds and a simple glaze made with powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.
Berry Amish White Cake: Fold in 1 cup of fresh berries (such as raspberries or blueberries) to the batter before baking. You can also top the cake with a berry compote or whipped cream.
Pumpkin Amish White Cake: Add 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the batter. Top the cake with a cream cheese frosting or a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
Amish white cake recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, and mix well after each addition.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is cooled, you can frost it with your favorite frosting recipe, or simply sprinkle it with powdered sugar and serve.
