Milk Glass Cake is a soft, white vanilla-almond cake with vintage charm and creamy white frosting. Perfect for weddings, tea parties, or elegant celebrations.
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
6 egg whites
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
Frosting Option 1 (Buttercream):
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk or cream
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract
Frosting Option 2 (7-Minute Frosting):
4 egg whites
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/3 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8″ cake pans.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg whites one at a time. Add extracts.
Alternately add dry mix and milk. Mix until smooth.
Bake 28–32 mins. Cool completely.
Make chosen frosting.
Layer and frost the cake. Decorate with white sprinkles, pearls, or coconut. Chill before slicing.
Use cake flour for soft texture.
7-minute frosting gives a classic vintage look.
Perfect for showers, brunches, and elegant holidays.