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White Almond Wedding Cake

A moist, tender white cake delicately flavored with almond and vanilla, this White Almond Wedding Cake is a classic choice for weddings, anniversaries, or any elegant celebration. With its fluffy crumb and rich yet subtle taste, it pairs beautifully with buttercream or fondant for a picture-perfect presentation.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Baked Goods, Cake, Celebration, Dessert, Special Occasion
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 egg whites room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 3 cups cake flour sifted
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg whites one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

For an extra moist texture, brush cake layers with almond simple syrup before frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal
Keyword almond extract, celebration, moist texture, wedding cake, white cake
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