TNT Basic White Cake

[mrsppmrxky]

Basic White Cake
2 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperature
+ more to butter the pans
3 cups gf flour
1 Tbs + 1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1-3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tsps pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 8oz. cup gf vanilla yogurt
1 egg yolk
6 egg whites, at room temperature

Place the oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease the top of the parchment with butter. Lightly flour the bottom and sides of the pan with gf flour. Tap out any excess flour.
In a large bowl, whisk together the gf flour, baking powder and salt. In mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add 1-1/2 cups sugar and vanilla extract; continue to beat until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. On low speed, add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture; mix until combined. Add half the milk; mix until combined. Continue adding dry ingredients and milk alternating as you go and ending with the dry ingredients. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; add the yogurt and egg yolk; beat for about 30 seconds to make sure everything is thoroughly combined. (The batter will be thick.)
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Increase the speed to high and gradually add the remaining quarter cup sugar. Continue beating until the whites form medium-firm peaks. Scoop out about one-quarter of the egg whites and stir into the cake batter to lighten. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites until just blended.
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is golden or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Set the pans on a rack and let cool for about 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto a rack, lift off the pan and peel away the parchment paper. Let cool completely before frosting.
If you would rather have a round layer cake instead of a sheet cake, the above recipe will make (2) 9-inch round cakes for a layer cake
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[The Edifying Conscience]

Mrsppmrxky uses the following GF mix for the white cake.

Gluten Free Baking Mix

Rice Flour (2 parts) 6 cups

Potato Starch (2/3 part) 2 cups

Tapioca Flour (1/3 part) 1 cup

Mix well and store in an air tight container.

TEC

[Ciddings]

My son is 14 years old and a sweetie, came to me this morning all concerned. Usually he and my husband buy a pre-made cake or cheesecake for my birthday. He said, "Mom do they sell gluten free cakes at the store?" I told him that I did not know of a place near our home that did. He then asked me if I had a recipe for a cake that he could bake for me for my birthday. I told you he was a sweetie. Do you guys know of a cake and frosting recipe that is fairly easy and fool proof, (he hasn't baked much) that he could try his hand at? I am thinking of something he can bake and just frost it in the pan.
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Connie
March 8

[mrsppmrxky]

[Ciddings]

Thanks so much for the recipe and birthday well wishes. I think this will work perfectly. I will tell you how he fares
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Connie
March 8

[dkad]

[Ciddings]

We do have one health food store that I am going to call today and see if they carry gluten free cake mixes. I haven't been looking for them when I was there and so didn't notice if they had them or not. Actually, I have to pick up my daughter from drama practice here in a little bit, I will just swing by and see. Thank you for the offer. I will let you know what I find out today.
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Connie
March 8

[The Edifying Conscience]

Mrs. P,
I finally made the first cake(Basic White Cake) in this thread on Friday morning and we finally cut into it a couple of hours ago. It was absolutely delicious--two gluten eaters took two pieces! After sitting out for 3 days it was still moist. I'm looking forward to playing around with different variations of frostings and fillings that might compliment the cake.

Looks like the Basic White Cake might be the first TNT recipe! I suggest that everyone give this recipe a shot. It is really good.

Thanks for posting the recipe.
TEC

[The Edifying Conscience]

Brats and potato salad sounds good, but we've got leftover ribs, salad, grilled veggies, potatoes and CAKE if you're willing to drive a couple of hours south.
TEC

[The Edifying Conscience]

We would indeed have a feast. There must be a rest stop between us. We'll have to plan better next time.

Have you had rain this afternoon? We had rain that appeared to be coming down in sheets. A large branch of a tree fell right in front of my car...thank goodness the radio wasn't on or I would have gotten hit.
TEC

[mrsppmrxky]

TEC, I am glad that the recipe worked out for you. That is the recipe that I used for the wedding cake last year. We thought it was a really good recipe. I am also a big fan of the Cream Cheese sheetcake! I have a lot of compliments off of that one when I make it for customers.
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[The Edifying Conscience]

Mrs. P,
How about changing the title of the thread and putting a TNT before Basic White Cake? Everyone should know this recipe is a keeper!
TEC

[The Edifying Conscience]

bump

[aklap]

Has this recipe been moved in to the Cake forum? Is this officially a TNT recipe?
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

[The Edifying Conscience]

It's been moved, but it's not an official TNT recipe.