1,269 white cake recipes

Lemon glaze made with egg white, powdered sugar, fresh lemon zest, and lemon juice. A smooth, glossy icing for cookies, cakes, and German-style baked goods.

Old-fashioned unleavened seed cake with caraway seeds, candied orange peel, mace, and chopped nuts. No baking powder needed, whipped egg whites provide the lift.

A tall, buttery Southern pound cake loaded with two cups of chopped pecans, enriched with sour cream, and lightened with folded egg whites. Baked in a tube pan until golden, this is the cake that anchors every church potluck and family reunion.

Old-fashioned currant pound cake with mace, lemon extract, and 9 eggs folded in as stiffly beaten whites. No leavening needed. Dense, buttery, and studded with dried currants.

Southern-style shrimp cakes bound with creamy white sauce and fried golden. Fresh shrimp, green onions, and a kick of hot sauce make these patties sing.

Orange lemon frosting made with real citrus zest, fresh juice, butter, and egg whites beaten into powdered sugar. A bright, tangy buttercream for cakes and cupcakes.

Flourless raspberry truffle cake made with a full pound of melted chocolate, whipped egg whites, and butter. Topped with sweetened cream, fresh raspberries, and chocolate curls.

Mock-chiffon chocolate cake with folded egg whites for an airy, light crumb, served with homemade chocolate whipped cream. Uses oil instead of butter for extra moisture.

Chesapeake-style crab cakes bound with a creamy white sauce, seasoned with dry mustard and Worcestershire, then breaded and pan-fried golden. Straight from the Delmarva Peninsula.

A European-style carrot cake with walnuts, whipped egg whites for lightness, and a layered filling of cream cheese, jam, and sweetened whipped cream. Elegant and unforgettable.

Rich chocolate tube cake made with unsweetened chocolate, sour cream, and folded egg whites, topped with a warm semi-sweet chocolate frosting. Dense, moist, and intensely chocolatey.

Honey icing made with a boiled sugar-honey syrup poured over beaten egg whites with melted marshmallows. A fluffy, glossy frosting with floral honey sweetness for cakes.

Buttermilk cinnamon coffee cake with a brown sugar-cinnamon swirl, made with a blend of white and whole wheat flour. Tender, lightly spiced, and not overly sweet.

Medianyk is a traditional Ukrainian honey cake spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Whipped egg whites give it a light, airy crumb despite all that honey.

Flourless-style chocolate loaf cake spiced with cinnamon, lifted with whipped egg whites, and drenched in a glossy mocha sauce. A dense, fudgy slice with espresso depth.

Three-layer red velvet cake with buttermilk, cocoa, and vinegar topped with a cooked flour white icing. Old-fashioned Southern style with an ermine frosting that's not too sweet.