Sweet Story Valentine Cake Recipe

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Ingredients (22)

  • For the Cake:
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 1/3 cups milk, at room temperature
  • 1 cup packed Maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) cake flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) sliced almonds, finely chopped
  • Pink food coloring (optional)
  • For the Frosting:
  • 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft
  • 4 cups (12 ounces) confectioners' sugar
  • Salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons milk
  • Pink food coloring (optional)
  • Sliced almonds for garnish

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