Description

This elegant white cake uses a doctored mix enriched with sour cream and almond extract to create a velvety, moisture-rich base perfect for floral decorations. It is a reliable Southern-style dessert that offers professional results with minimal effort, making it ideal for weddings, showers, or garden parties.

Ingredients

1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large egg whites

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and thoroughly grease and flour an 11×13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry cake mix, all-purpose flour, white sugar, and salt until the dry elements are perfectly combined.
Add the water, sour cream, vegetable oil, almond extract, vanilla extract, and egg whites to the dry mixture.
Use an electric mixer on low speed to beat the batter for approximately 4 minutes until moistened, being careful not to over-mix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before applying frosting or fresh, organic blossoms.

Notes

To ensure a perfectly level surface for your floral arrangements, consider using bake-even strips around your pan. Always source organic, pesticide-free flowers for decoration since they will be in direct contact with the cake, and let the cake cool entirely to prevent the frosting from melting under the weight of the blooms.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American