This Almond Snowflake Cake is a delightful dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. With its light and fluffy texture, this cake is a wonderful addition to your Christmas desserts lineup.
The recipe is simple to follow and features almond flavoring that adds a unique twist to the traditional cake. It’s sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite.
Festive Almond Snowflake Cake Recipe
This cake consists of layers of moist almond sponge cake, filled with creamy frosting and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, resembling a snowflake. The preparation time is about 1 hour, and it serves 8-10 people.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract for frosting
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Finish: Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving. Slice and enjoy your festive Almond Snowflake Cake!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8-10 slices
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
