Name: The Best White Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 1 h 22 min
Yield: 9" Layer Cake
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour (be sure not to pack your flour into the measuring cup); 1 Tablespoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 6 large egg whites, *lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated, optional; 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup oil (canola or vegetable)