Blushing Almond Delight Cake
This Blushing Almond Delight Cake is the perfect centerpiece for any celebration. With its stunning pink hue and enchanting almond flavor, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for the taste buds. Each bite melts in your mouth, thanks to its moist layers and creamy frosting. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or just a sweet indulgence, this cake will impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe!
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Servings
375
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
Betty Crocker super moist white cake mix
1 box (18.25 ounces) (No additional preparation needed.)
Water
1 1/4 cups (Use as-is.)
Vegetable oil
1/3 cup (Use as-is.)
Egg whites
3 (Separate egg whites from yolks.)
Almond extract
2 teaspoons (Use as-is.)
Red food coloring
6 drops (Use as-is.)
White almond bark
4 ounces, chopped (Chop into small pieces.)
Vegetable oil
2 teaspoons (Use as-is.)
Red food coloring
1-2 drops (Use as-is.)
Butter, softened
1/2 cup (Soften at room temperature.)
Shortening
1/4 cup (Use as-is.)
Almond extract
1 teaspoon (Use as-is.)
Powdered sugar
4 cups (Use as-is.)
Milk
4-5 tablespoons (Use as-is.)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Prepare two 9-inch or 8-inch round cake pans by spraying them with baking spray that contains flour.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, egg whites, almond extract, and red food coloring. Beat as directed on the box until well blended, ensuring a smooth batter.
3
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for the time specified on the box or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4
Once baked, cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks. Allow the cakes to cool completely, about 1 hour.
5
While the cakes cool, prepare the almond bark coating. In a small microwavable bowl, microwave the chopped white almond bark uncovered on High for about 1 minute, stirring twice, until melted and smooth. Mix in 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil.
6
Spoon half of the melted coating into another bowl, adding 2-3 drops of red food coloring to create a light pink tint. Line a 6-ounce custard cup with foil and pour half of the untinted coating into the lined cup. Layer half of the pink coating on top and use a knife to create a marbled effect. Repeat the process with the remaining coatings and refrigerate for about 20 minutes to set.
7
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, shortening, almond extract, powdered sugar, and 4 tablespoons milk with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. Switch to medium speed, adding more milk as necessary, until the frosting is fluffy and easy to spread.
8
To assemble the cake, place one layer of the cooled cake on a serving plate, rounded side down, and frost the top. Add the second layer on top, rounded side up, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
9
Remove the marbled almond bark coating from the foil and use a vegetable peeler to create curls by running the peeler along the edge of the bark. Decorate the top of the cake with these delightful curls.
Nutrition Information
17g
Fat
55g
Carbs
2.5g
Protein
42g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blushing Almond Delight Cake?
The Blushing Almond Delight Cake is a pink-hued celebration cake featuring a delicate almond flavor, moist layers, and a creamy frosting, decorated with marbled almond bark curls.
How many calories are in a serving of this cake?
Each serving contains approximately 375 calories.
What flavor is the frosting on the Blushing Almond Delight Cake?
The frosting is almond-flavored, made with butter, shortening, powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.
What type of cake mix should I use?
The recipe recommends using one 18.25-ounce box of Betty Crocker super moist white cake mix.
How do I prepare the cake pans?
Prepare two 9-inch or 8-inch round cake pans by spraying them with baking spray that contains flour.
What is the correct oven temperature for baking this cake?
Preheat your oven to 350°F, or 325°F if you are using dark or nonstick cake pans.
How many egg whites are needed for the recipe?
The cake batter requires 3 egg whites.
How is the 'blushing' effect achieved in the cake?
The blushing effect is created by adding red food coloring to the cake batter and the white almond bark decorations.
How long should the cakes cool in the pans?
The cakes should cool in the pans for 10 minutes before being transferred to cooling racks.
How long does it take for the cakes to cool completely?
It takes about 1 hour for the cakes to cool completely on the cooling racks.
How do I melt the almond bark?
Microwave the chopped white almond bark uncovered on High for about 1 minute, stirring twice, until it is smooth.
What is added to the melted almond bark to make it smooth?
Two teaspoons of vegetable oil are mixed into the melted almond bark.
How do I create the marbled effect on the almond bark?
Layer untinted and pink-tinted almond bark in a foil-lined cup and use a knife to swirl them together for a marbled look.
How long should the marbled almond bark be refrigerated?
The almond bark should be refrigerated for about 20 minutes to set.
What are the fat and carbohydrate counts for this recipe?
The cake contains 17g of fat and 55g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much sugar is in each serving?
There are 42g of sugar per serving.
What technique is used to make the bark curls?
Run a vegetable peeler along the edge of the set marbled almond bark to create decorative curls.
How do I stack the cake layers?
Place the first layer rounded side down on the plate, frost it, and then place the second layer rounded side up on top.
Is there any protein in the Blushing Almond Delight Cake?
Yes, there is approximately 2.5g of protein per serving.
Can I use an electric mixer for the frosting?
Yes, an electric mixer is recommended to beat the frosting on low then medium speed until it is fluffy.
How much almond extract is used in the cake batter?
The cake batter requires 2 teaspoons of almond extract.
How much almond extract is used in the frosting?
The frosting requires 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
What ingredients are used for the frosting base?
The base is made from 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/4 cup shortening.
How much milk is needed for the frosting?
The recipe calls for 4 to 5 tablespoons of milk.
Is the white almond bark chopped before melting?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 4 ounces of chopped white almond bark.
How do I know when the cakes are finished baking?
The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Does the recipe contain fiber?
The nutritional information provided indicates the fiber content is null or negligible.
What type of food coloring is used?
Red food coloring is used to achieve the pink tint in both the batter and the bark.
What are the recommended occasions for this cake?
It is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration where a stunning centerpiece is needed.
How many drops of food coloring go into the cake batter?
The cake batter uses 6 drops of red food coloring.