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White Almond Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting

A moist and fluffy white almond cake topped with rich and creamy whipped buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk room temperature
  • 2 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter and milk to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until smooth.
  4. Add the egg whites and almond extract, and mix until well combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Buttercream Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top of the first cake layer.
  3. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.
  4. Decorate as desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSugar: 30g

Notes

For added flavor, you can incorporate sliced almonds on top of the frosting.

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