WHITE ALMOND CAKE - VERSATILE

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The almond extract in this cake sets it apart from other basic white cakes; the texture is dense. If you prefer a less dense cake you can add 1/4-1/2 cup milk extra, and if you are not an almond person you can add less extract or even switch the extract to ie.lemon extract. It tastes wonderful as a layer cake with some fresh strawberries. The denseness of the cake makes it ideal for making cake shapes/designs - my friend served it up as a cute bunny. The cake can be baked in a single pan or as a double or triple layer cake - see instructions

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 3/4 cups cake flour, sifted
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Measure sifted flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together three times.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, and continue beating only until meringue will hold up in soft peaks.
  • Cream butter. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, and cream together until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
  • Mix in flavorings. Add meringue, and beat thoroughly into batter.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Spread batter into your chosen size form lined with parchment paper - see below.
  • 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan bake for 30-35 min, or 2 x 9 inch round pans, bake at 30-35 min, or 3 x 8 inch round pans, bake at 25-30 minute.
  • Cool cake, after 10 min remove cake from pan(s) and finish cooling on a wire rack.

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