Description

White cakes are tricky to make, so here are a few tips: Line bottoms of cake pans with parchment paper to prevent a thick crust from forming and to make sure the cake comes out whole. Grease the cake pans with butter for best results. These tips produce

Ingredients

• 1 c. salted butter, softened
• 1½ c. sugar
• 2 t. almond extract
• 3½ cups cake flour
• 4 t. baking powder
• ½ t. salt
• 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1½ c. milk, at room temperature
• White Buttercream Frosting:
• 1 ½ c. softened butter
• 2 t. almond extract
• 4 c. powdered sugar
• 1 T. milk

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease three 9-inch pans; line bottoms with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together using a hand mixer; beat in almond extract.
3. In a bowl, use a fork to combine eggs and milk together; set aside.