Description
Indulge in the heavenly taste of Almond Cream Cake, a light and velvety dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This exquisite cake features a rich almond flavor complemented by a fluffy homemade whipped frosting that adds a delightful touch. Ideal for birthdays, weddings, or just a sweet treat to enjoy at home, this cake will impress with its unique texture and elegant presentation. Whether you choose to decorate with sliced almonds or fresh fruit, every bite of this moist cake promises to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup egg whites (plus 3 tablespoons, 6–7 large egg whites)
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups cake flour (spooned and measured carefully)
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and prepare two 8" round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a stand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy in the same bowl.
- Combine dry ingredients (cake flour, salt, baking powder) in a separate bowl.
- Mix dry ingredients alternately with milk and almond extract into the butter mixture.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–27 minutes until golden.
- Cool cakes before frosting with homemade whipped frosting made from milk, flour, and more almond extract.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 52mg