Name: Fluffy White Cake
Yield: Makes two 9-inch-diameter cakes or one 6-inch-diameter and one 12-inch diameter cake
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for greasing pans; 4 3/4 cups cake flour, sifted, plus additional for dusting pans; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 9 large egg whites

This recipe was created by Melissa Murphy of the Sweet Melissa Patisseries in Brooklyn, New York.

To make the Lemon-Raspberry Wedding Cake, make this recipe three times. Use the first batch to make two 9-inch-diameter cakes. Use the second batch to make one 12-inch-diameter cake and one 6-inch-diameter cake. Use the third batch to make a second 12-inch-diameter cake and a second 6-inch-diameter cake.

Recipe notes

Cod With Lemon Butter Sauce

A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Our go-to banana bread recipe is moist, nutty, and incredibly easy to make.

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Speedy Chicken Stroganoff

This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.

Meatball Tagine

Warming harissa and cinnamon, briny olives, and sweet dried fruit make up the flavorful base for this weeknight-friendly take on tagine.