Description
Indulge in the delightful Almond Cream Cake, a light and velvety dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its rich almond flavor and fluffy homemade frosting, this cake not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds an elegant touch to your dessert table. Topped with sliced almonds, it’s a showstopper suitable for birthdays, weddings, or casual gatherings. Whether you’re celebrating or simply enjoying a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup egg whites (6–7 large)
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups cake flour
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease two 8" round cake pans.
- Beat egg whites with a stand mixer until stiff peaks form; refrigerate.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; blend in dry ingredients alternately with milk and almond extract.
- Gently fold in egg whites to the batter without overmixing.
- Bake for 25-27 minutes or until lightly golden; cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by cooking flour and milk mixture until thickened, then combine with creamed butter and sugar.
- Frost cooled cakes and decorate with sliced almonds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg