Taylor Swift Inspired Vanilla Almond Cake
Generated on: September 25, 2024
Ingredients
cake:
- All-purpose flour250 g
- Granulated sugar200 g
- Baking powder2 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Unsalted butter125 g
- Eggs3
- Vanilla extract2 tsp
- Almond extract1 tsp
- Whole milk240 ml
frosting:
- Unsalted butter150 g
- Powdered sugar300 g
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
- Almond extract1 tsp
- Heavy cream3 tbsp
garnish:
- Sliced almonds
- Edible glitter
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 175°C and grease two 20 cm round cake pans.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts.
- 5
Gradually add the milk, mixing until smooth.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- 7
Bake 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, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 9
For the frosting, beat the butter until fluffy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- 10
Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts. Add the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
- 11
Spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.
- 12
Garnish with sliced almonds and a sprinkle of edible glitter.
Enjoy your food!
