Description
Italian wedding cake is a delightful dessert that combines moist, almond-scented layers with rich, buttery frosting. This elegant cake is perfect for weddings, birthdays, or any celebration where you want to impress. With its unique flavor profile and stunning presentation, each slice invites you to savor the essence of Italy. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts or fillings, this cake promises to create unforgettable moments with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 4 large eggs
- For the Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In another bowl, sift together cake flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in almond extract.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Frost cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To customize flavors, consider adding lemon zest or different extracts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.