Vanilla Cake

5 egg whites, at room temp
1 whole egg
1 C whole milk, at room temp
2 1/4 t vanilla extract
3 C cake flour
2 C white sugar
1 T + 1 t baking powder
3/4 t salt
12 T unsalted butter, cold and cut into 24 even pieces

Preheat oven to 350.

In a bowl combine egg whites, egg, 1/4 C milk and vanilla, set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine all dry ingredients on a low speed for 30 sec.

Add the cold butter, once pc at a time, about every 10 sec. Continue to mix on low until the mixture is a fine crumbly texture.

Add milk, and mix on low speed until just moistened. Increase to medium speed and mix for 3 minutes. Scrape sides and begin to add egg mixture in 3 batches. Beat on med. speed for 20 seconds between each addition.

Divide batter between 8" rounds.

Check cake at 20 mins, and every 5 mins after that, do not over bake.

NOTE: To make cake flour from all purpose and cornstarch - click here