A white almond wedding cake is a classic and popular choice for weddings. It’s a delicious and elegant cake that typically features a moist white cake infused with almond flavor. The almond flavoring can come from almond extract or almond paste, giving the cake a distinctive and delightful taste.
Here’s a basic recipe for a white almond wedding cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, almond extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the layers with the almond frosting, stacking them on top of each other.
- Decorate the cake as desired, perhaps with additional almond slices or edible flowers.
This white almond wedding cake is sure to be a hit at any celebration, especially weddings. Adjustments can be made to suit personal preferences, and it’s a good idea to do a small test batch before the big day to ensure the flavors and textures meet your expectations.