This delightful White Almond Cake with a luscious Cherry-Cream Cheese filling is a perfect dessert for special occasions or any time you want to indulge in something sweet and unique. The cake itself is light, fluffy, and rich in flavor thanks to the combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour, while the filling adds a smooth and creamy texture paired with the tartness of cherries. Here’s how you can prepare this delicious treat step by step.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
For the filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry jam
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pans: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine and set this mixture aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Beat the mixture for about 3-5 minutes until it becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
4. Add the Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. After the eggs are mixed in, add the sour cream, almond extract, and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
5. Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined, but do not overmix.
6. Divide the Batter: Pour the cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake the Cakes: Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans.
8. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: While the cakes are cooling, prepare the filling. In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to mix until fully combined. Set aside.
9. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes have cooled completely, take one of the cakes and spread the cherry jam evenly over the top. Then, spread the cream cheese mixture over the cherry jam, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. Place the second cooled cake on top, creating a sandwich.
10. Serve or Refrigerate: Once assembled, you can serve the cake immediately or refrigerate it to set for a few hours. This cake can be stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to serv
