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White Almond Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting Recipe

White Almond Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting Recipe


  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight your taste buds with this heavenly White Almond Cake paired with a luscious Whipped Buttercream Frosting. A perfect treat for any occasion!


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1, 15.25 ounce package white cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups room temperature water
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or refined coconut oil)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 egg whites, room temperature

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour cake pans.
  2. Mix cake batter: Combine cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt. Add water, sour cream, oil, almond extract, vanilla extract, and egg whites. Mix until moistened.
  3. Bake: Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden. Cool.
  4. Make frosting: Whisk milk and flour in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Cool and add vanilla, almond extract, and salt. In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add milk/flour mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Frost cake: Frost the cooled cake with the buttercream frosting. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use 2 thicker cake layers instead of 3 thinner ones.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Adjust almond extract to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: White Almond Cake, Buttercream Frosting, Dessert Recipe