Description
This professional-grade White Almond Sour Cream cake offers a dense, moist crumb that is perfect for intricate decorating and tiered designs. Combining the reliability of a box mix with the rich flavors of almond and real butter, it serves as a versatile and sturdy foundation for any celebration cake.
Ingredients
- 1 box White Cake Mix (Duncan Hines preferred)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Sour Cream, room temperature
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter
- 1 cup Water
- 4 Fresh Egg Whites, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1/2 cup Pasteurized Egg Whites (for frosting)
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) for at least 30 minutes and prepare your cake pans with a pan release or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, sugar, salt, sour cream, melted butter, water, egg whites, and almond extract.
- Mix on medium speed for exactly two minutes until the batter is smooth and well-combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before attempting to frost.
- To make the frosting, combine pasteurized egg whites and powdered sugar in a stand mixer on medium speed for about two minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
- Using the whisk attachment, add softened butter in small pieces while mixing on low speed.
- Turn the mixer to high and whip the frosting until it becomes light, white, and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, then use to decorate your cooled cake layers.
Notes
For the best results when carving or stacking this cake, wrap the cooled layers in plastic wrap and chill them in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Chilling firms up the butter and crumb structure, which significantly reduces crumbling and makes it easier to achieve a smooth, professional finish with your buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American