What is the difference between white cake and wedding cake?

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1. What is the difference between white cake and wedding cake?
2. How do you make a cake like a bakery cake?
3. Do most bakeries use cake mixes?
4. What happens if you add whole eggs to white cake mix?
5. Can I use yellow cake mix instead of white?
6. Does white or yellow cake taste better?
7. Is vanilla cake white or yellow?

What is the difference between white cake and wedding cake?

White cakes are more delicate, cloud-like, and spongy, often used as wedding cakes, Wallace says. ... They both believe white cakes pair well with whipped white frosting, versus a heavier, richer buttercream frosting. Yellow cakes are more prevalent in all other uses, as they're moister, denser, and sturdier, bakers say.

How do you make a cake like a bakery cake?

Step 1: Look at the directions on the cake mix. Step 2: Add one more egg (or add 2 if you want it to be very rich). Step 3: Use melted butter instead of oil and double the amount. Step 4: Instead of water, use whole milk.

Do most bakeries use cake mixes?

I have worked in quite a few bakeries and the majority of them use a cake mix when making their cakes. The basics of the cake mix is what you find in traditional store box mix, but then there are different added ingredients which make the cake the traditional bakery cake you are used to.

What happens if you add whole eggs to white cake mix?

Using whole eggs in a white cake will give the batter a yellowish tint. If this does not concern you then they can certainly be used. You may need to adjust the amount of liquid added.

Can I use yellow cake mix instead of white?

White cake mix requires egg whites rather than whole eggs because the color of the egg yolks will turn the cake yellow. ... So if you only have a box of white cake mix on hand, you can still enjoy a delicious yellow cake.

Does white or yellow cake taste better?

Yellow cake uses butter as the fat and calls for whole eggs. The combination of the two creates the batter's signature yellow color, while maintaining a neutral flavor. Also, because of the butter and the egg yolks, yellow cake tastes richer than white cake.

Is vanilla cake white or yellow?

When someone refers to a Vanilla Cake, they are actually talking about either a white cake or a yellow cake. If the cake batter contains egg yolks, then they are referring to a yellow cake. If it only contains egg whites, it's a white cake. Both cake batters are very similar and both contain vanilla.