Almond Layer Cake
NOTE: Almond
extract gives the cake layers a subtle almond flavor. Lightly toast
the chopped almonds for the garnish in a 350-degree oven for eight
minutes to bring out their flavor. See figure 12 for information on how to press
the almonds or other nuts into the sides of a
cake.
1 recipe Basic Yellow Cake, with changes below
1 recipe Almond Buttercream or Almond Decorating Frosting
1 cup chopped almonds, lightly toasted
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Follow master recipe for Basic Yellow Cake, adding 1 teaspoon almond extract along with vanilla extract to milk.
2. When layers are cool, frost cake. Press almonds into sides of cake with bench scraper.