Name: White Almond Patriotic Layer Cake with Vanilla-Almond Buttercream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoons baking powder; teaspoon fine grain salt; 2 cups granulated sugar; cup unsalted butter, softened; 9 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 cups full-fat sour cream; cup whole milk; Red gel food coloring; Blue gel food coloring; 1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 pounds confectioners sugar; cup milk or cream, plus more if needed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons almond extract; Patriotic nonpareils (for decoration)

White Almond Patriotic Layer Cake with Vanilla-Almond Buttercream

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The White Almond Patriotic Layer Cake with Vanilla-Almond Buttercream is a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. With its vibrant red, white, and blue layers, this cake is perfect for patriotic holidays like Independence Day and Memorial Day. The combination of almond and vanilla flavors in the buttercream adds a rich creaminess that complements the moist cake beautifully. Surprisingly easy to make, this recipe will impress your guests while allowing you to showcase your baking skills. Whether for birthdays or festive gatherings, this colorful layer cake is sure to be a hit!

Author: Alexa
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoons baking powder
teaspoon fine grain salt
2 cups granulated sugar
cup unsalted butter, softened
9 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cups full-fat sour cream
cup whole milk
Red gel food coloring
Blue gel food coloring
1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature
2 pounds confectioners sugar
cup milk or cream, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
Patriotic nonpareils (for decoration)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a stand mixer, beat sugar and softened butter until creamy.
Add egg whites one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream until just combined.
Divide batter into three bowls; tint one red, another blue, and leave one white.
Pour colored batters into prepared pans and bake: red layer for 30-35 minutes; white and blue layers for 20-25 minutes.
Let cool before frosting with Vanilla-Almond Buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 50g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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