ONE LAYER ALMOND CAKE

One Layer Almond Cake image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 large egg white, room temperature
2 large, whole eggs, room temperature
2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 cup vanilla frosting

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease (1) 10-inch pan and line with parchment paper.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until it turns pale and fluffy (this will take about 2-4 minutes).
Add in the eggs gradually and once incorporated mix in the almond and vanilla extract.
Then. alternate between adding in the dry ingredients and the buttermilk. Combine everything well, making sure there are no clumps.
Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35-45 minutes. Depending on the oven this make take more or less; keep a close eye and use a toothpick to determine when its done (poke for crumbs; no crumbs= ready!)
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before removing. Allow to cool completely or refrigerate. Add frosting on top of the cake and decorate anyway you like.