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Toasted Almond Cream Cake Recipe

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This Toasted Almond Cream Cake is a decadent layered dessert featuring a moist almond-flavored cake paired with a rich almond buttercream frosting. The cake is baked to perfection and adorned with toasted sliced almonds for added crunch and flavor. Perfect for celebrations or anytime you crave a nutty, creamy treat.

Ingredients

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Almond Cake

  • 300 grams cake flour
  • 280 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 114 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 114 grams vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 egg white, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 260 grams buttermilk, room temperature
  • 100 grams sliced almonds

Almond Buttercream Frosting

  • 228 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 114 grams salted butter, room temperature
  • 360 grams powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  3. Beat Butter: Add the softened unsalted butter to the dry mix and beat on low speed for 3-5 minutes until the mixture resembles wet sand, ensuring the butter is well incorporated.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the vegetable or canola oil, eggs, egg white, vanilla extract, and almond extract until a thick batter forms. Gradually pour in the buttermilk while mixing to combine everything smoothly.
  5. Bake Cake Layers: Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Toast Almonds: Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C). Spread the sliced almonds evenly on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until almonds turn golden brown. Remove and let cool.
  8. Prepare Buttercream: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted and salted butter together on medium-high speed for 10 minutes, scraping down the sides intermittently for a smooth texture.
  9. Add Sugar and Flavor: Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time on low speed. Once incorporated, mix in the almond extract on medium-low speed.
  10. Adjust Consistency: Add heavy cream one teaspoon at a time until the buttercream reaches the desired creamy consistency suitable for frosting.
  11. Assemble Cake: Place one cake layer on a stand and spread about ½ cup of frosting evenly over it. Top with the second cake layer, flat side up. Apply a thin crumb coat over the entire cake and chill for 20 minutes to set.
  12. Final Frosting and Decoration: Apply a thick, final layer of buttercream frosting all over the cake. Press the toasted almonds firmly onto the sides and top of the cake, using any fallen almonds to fill in gaps until the cake is fully coated.
  13. Serve: Slice and serve this delicious toasted almond cream cake to your guests and enjoy the nutty, creamy flavors.

Notes

  • To ensure even baking, make sure the cake layers are at room temperature before assembling.
  • Buttermilk at room temperature creates a smoother batter and better rise.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal of cakes from pans without breaking.
  • Toast almonds carefully at a low temperature to avoid burning and to maximize flavor.
  • The combination of unsalted and salted butter in the buttercream provides balanced richness and flavor.
  • Chilling the cake after the crumb coat prevents crumbs from mixing into the final frosting layer.
  • Store the cake covered in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.

Keywords: almond cake, buttercream frosting, toasted almonds, layered cake, homemade cake, dessert, nutty cake

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