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Cake covered in white butercream with Russian tip roses on top!
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5 from 10 votes

WASC Cake

Most experienced bakers have tried this recipe at least once in their career, and there is a reason that folks keep coming back to it. It works! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: WASC Cake
Servings: 8 SERVINGS
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix (standard size)
  • 1 cup (126g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pure almond extract, can use imitation if there are allergies

Instructions

  • Mix all dry ingredients by hand using a whisk in a very large mixing bowl.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix on medium-low speed with a stand mixer or medium with a handheld mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into two 8-inch round prepared cake pans.
  • Lightly tap cake pans on counter to bring air bubbles to top.
  • Bake at 325°F for 25-35 minutes (every oven is different!), or until an inserted toothpick is removed mostly clean. Do not overbake.

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