Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Almond Cream Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances lightness and richness. This velvety cake features an almond-infused batter topped with a unique homemade cooked frosting, making it an ideal treat for any occasion—be it birthdays, weddings, or casual gatherings. The addition of sliced almonds not only enhances the flavor but also adds an elegant touch to your presentation. Simple to make yet impressive, this cake will surely wow your guests and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup egg whites (6–7 large eggs)
- 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 plus 2 cups milk (divided)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Sliced almonds for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk.
- Gently fold in egg whites, pour batter into pans, and bake for 25–27 minutes.
- Cool cakes before preparing the frosting by whisking flour into milk until thickened.
- Allow frosting mixture to cool, then combine with creamed butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cakes and decorate with sliced almonds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg