Description
Indulge in the exquisite Almond Cream Cake, a light and velvety dessert that brings joy to any occasion. This cake features a luscious homemade cooked whipped frosting infused with almond extract, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a tea party, or simply treating yourself at home, this elegant cake promises to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Top it with sliced almonds or fresh fruit for an added touch of beauty and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Sliced almonds for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease two 8" round cake pans.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- Cream butter until light in color; add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients (milk and almond extract) in another.
- Gradually mix the dry into the wet mixture, followed by folding in the egg whites gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–27 minutes or until tops spring back when touched.
- Cool cakes before frosting with your homemade cooked whipped frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg