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White Almond Cake

Moist and Buttery White Almond Cake for Every Celebration

This Moist and Buttery White Almond Cake is perfect for celebrations, blending nostalgia with modern flavor and a fluffy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix A yellow or vanilla mix works in a pinch.
  • 4 large Egg Whites Use only the whites for a pure color and delicate bite.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can be replaced with melted butter or refined coconut oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional to substitute with vanilla or lemon extract.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/4 cup Flour Key for thickness in the buttercream.
  • 1 cup Milk Heavy cream can be used for a richer frosting.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Use for smooth frosting.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • 9-inch Cake Pans
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparing the Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix white cake mix, egg whites, vegetable oil, and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Cool cakes in pans for 10-15 minutes and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Preparing the Buttercream Frosting
  1. Whisk together flour and milk in a saucepan, stir until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Cool the mixture, then combine with powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, and place the second layer.
  2. Frost the top and sides of the cake and smooth using a spatula.
  3. Slice and serve the cake with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.

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