Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of baking a White Almond Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting. This elegant dessert features a moist almond-flavored cake paired with light and fluffy frosting, making it perfect for any celebration—from birthdays to weddings or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. The unique blend of vanilla and almond extracts elevates its flavor, while the beautiful presentation ensures it stands out as the centerpiece of your dessert table. With straightforward instructions and easy-to-find ingredients, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all levels. Impress your guests with this deliciously simple cake that’s sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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1 cup whole milk
1 cup sour cream
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 package white cake mix (15.25 ounces)
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1.5 teaspoons pure almond extract
1.25 cups granulated sugar

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour three round cake pans.
In a stand mixer, combine the white cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt.
Add milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, almond extract, vanilla extract, and egg whites. Mix until just combined.
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool before frosting.
For the frosting, whisk together milk and flour in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; cool completely.
Beat softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add cooled milk mixture and beat until light.
Frost cooled cake layers as desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg