Wedding Cake

I am a sucker for a great wedding cake.  You know, white, almond, moist and delicious.  Well, I decided I would try to bake one.  Boy did I hit the jackpot.  I have made it twice in one month.  Thank goodness for neighbors or I would have gained a few pounds.  Believe it or not, it starts with a cake mix.  Its so good and that easy to make.  Go ahead and try it.   You can thank me later.

White Almond Sour Cream Wedding Cake

adapted from recipezaar

Ingredients

• 1 (18 ounce) box white cake mix (Betty Crocker or Pillsbury)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2 T vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon real vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 large egg whites

Directions

1. Place all dry ingredients in mixer and stir together with a wire whisk.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
3. Pour into greased and floured cake pans, dividing batter equally.
4. Lightly tap cake pans on counter to bring air bubbles to top.
5. Bake in preheated 325° F oven until cake tests done.
6. Baking time varies according to the size and depth of pans being used. I used 3 9 inch rounds and baked for approximately 25 - 30 minutes.  Cake is done when you lightly press the top of the cake and it springs back.
7. Remove to wire rack and cook 10 minutes.  Then loosen the cake from the pan by running a butter knife along the edges of the pan.  Invert cake onto wire rack and cool completely.

Yummy in my tummy Buttercream Frosting

adapted from Cake Central

Ingredients

• 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 2 sticks unsalted butter ,softened
• 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 8 cups confectioners sugar
• 4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1.  Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer
2.  Add vanilla and almond
3.  Gradually add sugar one cup at a time , beating well at medium speed
4.  Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often
5.  When all sugar has been added frosting will appear dry
6.  Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy
Enjoy!