Name: Moist Vanilla Almond Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Instant Clearjel or 3 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 200 grams (1 cup) sugar; 4 ounces salted butter (at room temperature); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 large egg; 2 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 4 ounces cream cheese; 6 ounces salted butter (at room temperature); 48 grams (1/4 cup) shortening; 455 grams (3 1/2 cups) powdered sugar; (Optional) 1 tablespoon Instant Clearjel; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; (Optional) 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 42 grams (1/4 cup) white chocolate chips; 42 grams (1/4 cup) “Bright White” or “Super White” candy melts; 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Description

A delightful cake blending the warm flavors of vanilla and almond, perfect for celebrations or quiet moments at home.

Ingredients

Scale

200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Instant Clearjel or 3 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
200 grams (1 cup) sugar
4 ounces salted butter (at room temperature)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 large egg
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 ounces cream cheese
6 ounces salted butter (at room temperature)
48 grams (1/4 cup) shortening
455 grams (3 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
(Optional) 1 tablespoon Instant Clearjel
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
(Optional) 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
42 grams (1/4 cup) white chocolate chips
42 grams (1/4 cup) “Bright White” or “Super White” candy melts
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients: flour, Clearjel or pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
In another bowl, cream the room-temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the large egg and egg whites one at a time, including vanilla and almond extracts.
In small increments, add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter, alternating with buttermilk, water, and vinegar until fully combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool completely before turning them out onto a wire rack.

Notes

Consider adding additional almond extract for enhanced flavor. Chill layers after baking for more stable frosting application.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 400
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: cake, vanilla, almond, dessert, baking