Description
Indulge in the elegance of a homemade white almond cake, perfect for birthdays, weddings, or afternoon tea. This light and fluffy cake features a delicate almond flavor that is sure to impress your guests. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create this sophisticated dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients alternating with milk until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg