Almond extract can be super powerful, so you can’t go crazy with it like I tend to do with vanilla. I also prefer almond emulsion over extracts for this one, but whatever you find will be just fine. Quick and easy, and had just enough almond flavor without it being overpowering. I knew this could be simply achieved by adding in almond extract to my classic white cake recipe. It really ended up creating something special that not only tasted exactly how I wanted it to, but looks really beautiful, too! Let’s dive into this lovely little lady, shall we?įirst things first, I wanted almond cake layers. For this cake, though, I wanted almonds to be the start and let them shine by themselves. It was super hard for me to keep this cake all almond, because let’s face it – almond can be paired with SO MANY THINGS! I’ve done almond with so many different flavors in my Cookbook and on my website here. Hopefully you can see my ideas evolve with each cake I make, as I hope yours do, too! Almond on Almond I don’t want you to see the same cakes from me all year, year after year. I’m trying to share a technique with the flavor cakes I make – that way you get a new cake flavor AND hopefully a new technique that will inspire you to create something new in the kitchen. I’ve mapped out some really fun things for everyone’s tastes, so hopefully this year you’ll follow along with me in this continued cake journey. I loved getting feedback from all of you, too! It was so interesting and inspiring to hear from YOU on what you’d like to see from me in this space.

So when it comes time in December to plan out my cakes for the next year, it’s always easy (and even frustrating – because there’s not enough time for all the cake I want to make!) to fill up the months ahead with what I want to share with all of you. This cake seems simple, but it’s warm roasted almond flavor will have you begging for another slice after that first bite! New Year, new cake!Īs many of you know, I’m constantly planning out new cake flavors, new cake techniques, and new ideas for growth here on Baking with Blondie.

Soft, tender almond cake layers frosted with roasted almond buttercream, and topped with whole salted almonds.

Almond emulsion