Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our White Almond Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting. This cake is a celebration of flavor, featuring a moist and tender crumb infused with rich almond extracts that create a comforting yet elegant dessert. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion, this cake is complemented by a fluffy buttercream frosting that adds a lightness to each bite. The combination of textures and flavors will impress your guests and leave them eagerly asking for seconds. Easy to make, this recipe is ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros looking for a reliable showstopper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 package white cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or refined coconut oil
- 1 1/3 cups room temperature water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease three round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients (milk, sour cream, oil, extracts, egg whites) and mix on low until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- For the frosting, whisk milk and flour in a saucepan until thickened; allow to cool.
- Beat softened butter with sugar until fluffy; slowly incorporate cooled milk/flour mixture.
- Frost the cooled cake layers generously with whipped buttercream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg