Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of our Almond Cream Cake, a light and moist dessert that pairs beautifully with a creamy homemade frosting. This elegant cake is infused with rich almond flavor, making it the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests. The velvety texture and aromatic notes of almond extract create a memorable treat that’s bound to be a crowd-pleaser. With easy-to-follow instructions and enough servings to please 15 people, even novice bakers can achieve stunning results. Elevate your dessert game with this delightful cake that combines simplicity with sophistication.

Ingredients

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3/4 cup egg whites (plus 3 tablespoons)
1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups salted butter (room temperature)
Sliced almonds and whole almonds for decorating

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; refrigerate.
Cream butter until light, then add sugar and mix until fluffy.
Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another, then alternate adding them to the creamed mixture.
Gently fold in egg whites.
Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes before frosting with homemade whipped almond frosting.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg