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Almond Sour Cream Layer Cake

Almond Sour Cream Layer Cake prepared dish

This almond sour cream layer cake features a moist and tender crumb infused with almond flavor, complemented by a rich sour cream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful afternoon treat, this cake is sure to impress with its elegant layers and delicious taste.

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include milk, sour cream, unsalted butter, vanilla extract.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups slivered almonds
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the sour cream, almond extract, and milk until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk until smooth and creamy.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
  11. Garnish with slivered almonds before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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