Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temp (2 sticks)
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened (2 1/2 sticks) for frosting
- 5 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice for frosting
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting
- 8–10 maraschino cherries, slightly chopped for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until light and creamy. Add softened butter and almond extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture without over-mixing. Finally, fold in sour cream until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 23–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg