Indulge your sweet tooth with these 15 exquisite bakery-style cake recipes that are sure to impress. From the classic and beloved to the unique and delectable, these cakes are perfect for any occasion and are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
Our first recipe is a Moist Vanilla Almond Cake, a crowd-pleaser that combines the sweet, nutty flavor of almonds with a rich and moist vanilla base. Topped with a luxurious buttercream, this cake is made with a secret ingredient – instant clearjel – to ensure it stays moist and has a tender texture.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or regular milk)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and sour cream, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream by beating together the butter, powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost with the buttercream and enjoy!
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