Description
A rich and fluffy cake with a delightful balance of buttery flavor and light, airy crumb, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside for later.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite buttercream or cream cheese frosting as desired.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg