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White Almond Cake

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A soft, fluffy white cake infused with delicate almond flavor, layered with creamy pink almond frosting. This light and elegant dessert is perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any celebration!

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

  2. Mix dry ingredients

    • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Cream butter and sugar

    • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. Add egg whites and extracts

    • Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    • Stir in almond and vanilla extracts.

  5. Combine ingredients

    • Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
    • Mix until just combined.

  6. Bake the cake

    • Divide batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Let cakes cool completely before frosting.

  7. Make the frosting

    • Beat butter until creamy.
    • Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and almond extract.
    • Mix until smooth.
    • Tint with pink food coloring if desired.

  8. Assemble the cake

    • Spread frosting between the cake layers.
    • Cover the entire cake with frosting.
    • Smooth or add decorative swirls.

  9. Serve and enjoy!

    • Slice and enjoy this delicate and flavorful cake.

Notes

  • For extra almond flavor, add finely chopped almonds to the batter.
  • Chill the cake layers before frosting for easier assembly.
  • Decorate with edible pearls or sliced almonds for an elegant touch.

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