Almond Vanilla Cake
Quick and super moist Almond Vanilla Cake topped with Whipped Almond Vanilla Buttercream. Easy and made in one bowl.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp almond
- 1/2 cup hot milk
For the whipped buttercream:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp almond
- 2 tsp heavy cream
Instructions
To make the cake:
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
- Add in the buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla & almond. Whisk all together.
- Pour in the hot milk and whisk until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased and/or lined 8x8 baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 28-35 minutes. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting:
- Whip the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until well combined.
- Add in the vanilla, almond and cream. Mix well.
- Spread frosting on cooled cake. Top with sprinkles, if desired.
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