Sunday snack cakes are the best. Knowing there’s a 13 X 9-inch covered dish filled with cake sitting on the kitchen counter makes me happy. And this one in particular made me very happy today.
It’s all vanilla. And no fuss… except maybe for the buttercream swirlies I decided to add at the last minute.
But only because today’s a meaningful day to me. Today marks the 30th year since my first kidney transplant and even though that kidney did not last as long as I had tried and hoped it would, it’s still special and important to me to this day. It helped me live nearly 20 more years of life and when I started getting sick again, it allowed me the time to receive a second transplant from my mom which is still doing good thankfully after 11 years. So today, we’re going to enjoy the heck out of this cake. And I hope you get the chance to try it and enjoy it as well.
That being said, I’m going to keep this post short so I can get back to snacking.
The recipe is from The White Lily Cookbook** which I snagged a copy of as soon as I saw it go on sale. It’s not in print currently but you can get the recipe to their White Lily Cake below.
And if you like chocolate snack cakes, check out this one that I also made from their book. They are both keepers for sure.
Look at that cake batter.
Just luscious.
And the buttercream frosting is delicious as well. Scoop a bunch on top of the cake and start spreading the love around with an offset spatula.
Add some swirls if you like, but totally not necessary for a lazy day snack cake.
This recipe can also be baked as 3 (8-inch) layers, 2 (9-inch layers). If making as a 2- or 3-layer cake, check baking time beginning at 20 minutes. Increase confectioners' sugar to 8 cups, butter to 2 cups and milk or heavy whipping cream to 1/2 cup to allow a bit more frosting for decorating. Recipe from The White Lily Cookbook, © 2021 by Hometown Food Company
The White Lily Cake
Ingredients
Vanilla Cake
Vanilla Buttercream
Instructions
Notes
**About the Cookbook: The cookbook is sold out. On the bright side, I found on their website where they offer FREE DIGITAL COOKBOOKS from the 1940s to the 1990s… kinda fun! Hopefully they’ll add this gem to their list in the future. A little about White Lily All-Purpose Flour: Made from soft winter wheat, which has lower protein and gluten content, this flour is a great choice for baked goods like cakes and biscuits to yield a lighter, fluffy texture. White Lily Flours are easier to find in the south. Southern bakers have sworn by it for decades. If you have trouble finding in your area, check out this White Lily store locator or you can also try purchasing the all-purpose flour on Amazon.
Snack your heart out.
Enjoy every last delicious bite!
Les instructions sont précises et le résultat paraît vraiment savoureux.
I love how the author highlights the buttery, moist crumb from the buttermilk and vegetable shortening combo—it’s a game?changer for a quick snack cake. The last?minute buttercream swirlies add a festive touch without extra prep, perfect for celebratory days like a transplant anniversary. This recipe feels both comforting and celebratory, making it a great go?to for any special occasion.
Good read. I like that you kept it practical instead of padding it out.
The restrained decoration lets the crumb and vanilla flavor remain the focus, which suits a small everyday cake. A simple square format also makes portioning easy and avoids the extra assembly that can make layer cakes feel like a special-occasion-only project.
A straightforward vanilla cake is a good test of texture and balance because there is nowhere for dryness to hide. The compact snack-cake format makes this feel approachable, and the double vanilla focus sounds ideal for people who prefer a clean flavor over a heavily decorated dessert.
A big pan of vanilla cake on the counter is the ultimate Sunday comfort. What is your absolute favorite type of frosting to pair with a classic vanilla base?
Nothing beats a classic snack cake!
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Simple and easy! I’m going to try this and other recipes.
I ran across this recipe from you yesterday and I’m making it tonight! Congratulations on your “new” kidney!!! I’m glad you’re doing so well. I donated a kidney to my nephew in 2019- it was a great experience- and he’s doing well. I’m excited to follow your Blog and can’t wait to try the cake!!!
Rejoicing with you on your 11 years! I remember when you had your transplant. Hope you and mom are doing well!
So glad you are doing well. A question about this delicious sounding cake – I have a hard time finding full fat buttermilk in my small community. If I use reduced fat buttermilk, do I need to make some other adjustment? Thank you!
It’s been so long, glad you are ok. The cake looks delicious, do you think regular flour would work?
Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to make it! Hope you continue to enjoy life, health a d happiness. Stay well!
Yay!! So happy your kidney is doing so well! That is a very special occasion. And this cake looks so delicious! What a cute little cookbook too!! White lily is the very best!! Happy snacking ?
What a wonderful occasion to celebrate with this beautiful cake!???
Good for a wedding cake!