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White Almond Cake

A soft and fragrant cake, enhanced with almond and vanilla extracts and topped with decadent almond buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 pieces egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Almond Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste pink food coloring (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in sour cream until fully incorporated.
  8. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
  1. Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, almond and vanilla extracts, and cream while mixing on low speed.
  3. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more cream or sugar if needed.
  4. If desired, mix in pink food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Place the first cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
  2. Place the second layer on top, then frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
  3. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

To maintain the cake’s moisture, don’t skip the sour cream. Ensure your butter is at room temperature for the best results. For added flavor, consider brushing the layers with simple syrup before frosting.