Imagine a wedding cake so divine, it will make your guests swoon and your taste buds dance with pure joy! This White Almond Sour Cream Wedding Cake is not just a dessert—it's a culinary masterpiece that combines the rich, velvety texture of sour cream with the delicate, intoxicating essence of almonds. Whether you're planning a wedding, anniversary, or simply want to elevate your baking game, this recipe promises to transform an ordinary cake into an extraordinary celebration of flavor and elegance.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: Cake
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, ensuring even coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the almond extract, ensuring even distribution.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure no lumps remain.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
- Gradually add milk to adjust the batter's consistency, mixing until smooth and creating a silky texture.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cakes from the oven and let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, the cake layers are ready to be frosted or decorated as desired for a wedding celebration.
Tips
- Ingredient Temperature Matters: Ensure all ingredients, especially butter, eggs, and sour cream, are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Don't Overmix: Mix the batter just until ingredients are combined to prevent a tough, dense cake.
- Use High-Quality Almond Extract: The almond flavor is key, so invest in a pure, high-quality extract for the best taste.
- Check Cake Doneness Carefully: Use the toothpick test, but remove the cake when a few moist crumbs still cling to the toothpick to maintain moisture.
- Cool Completely Before Frosting: Allow cake layers to cool entirely to prevent frosting from melting and ensure a professional finish.
- Consider Make-Ahead Options: You can bake the cake layers a day in advance and store them wrapped in plastic to maintain moisture.
- Smooth Frosting Technique: For a wedding-worthy look, use a bench scraper and turntable for perfectly smooth frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 125mg
