White Mountain Cake

The White Mountain Cake is a legendary American vintage dessert, famous for its snowy appearance, exceptionally light and airy white sponge crumbs, and a cloud-like marshmallow frosting.

🛒 Ingredients

For the White Cake:

• 2 ¾ cups cake flour (sifted)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup whole milk (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (essential for the classic flavor)
• 6 large egg whites (at room temperature)

For the White Mountain Frosting (7-Minute Frosting):

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup cold water
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (or ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional, for the “snowy mountain” look)