Almond Cream Cake Recipe

Almond Cream Cake Recipe

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A delicate and elegant cake with a subtle almond flavor, this Almond Cream Cake is perfect for any occasion. The moist cake layers are filled with a creamy almond filling and frosted with a smooth almond buttercream.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar  
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup buttermilk

For the Almond Filling:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup milk

For the Almond Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • A few drops of yellow food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in almond extract.
  4. Alternate wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Bake: Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.  
  6. Level cakes: Once cooled, level the tops of the cakes if necessary.

Make the Almond Filling:

  1. Cream butter and sugar: In a medium bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract and milk until combined.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of almond filling over the cake. Top with the second cake layer.
  2. Frost the cake: Frost the top and sides of the cake with almond buttercream.

Tips:

  • For a stronger almond flavor, add more almond extract to the cake batter, filling, and frosting.
  • To make the cake extra moist, soak the cake layers with a simple syrup made with equal parts water and sugar.
  • For a more intense almond flavor, toast the sliced almonds before adding them to the cake batter.
  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper.

Enjoy your delicious Almond Cream Cake!

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