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June 25, 2015 By Dan from Platter Talk 19 Comments

Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake

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Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake celebrates the colors and flavors of summer. Red raspberries and plump, juicy blueberries are sandwiched between layers of white almond scented cake, all held together by a white butter cream cheese frosting.

Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake

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 Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake

Our friends over at The Daily Meal called upon us to come up with a Red White and Blue creation and as we’ve done many times in the past, we were all too happy to oblige. We’ve been on somewhat of a raspberry kick lately, creating that delicious raspberry brownie baklava that we did a few weeks ago. Once again, raspberries seemed like a great choice for this part of our patriotic-themed recipe.

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Since I can’t use enough fresh blueberries in the kitchen, they were a shoe-in for our blue component. Now, we needed something white. Foraging through our fridge, I came across some cream cheese and then I found a recipe that essentially puts all the right things together and the end result: Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake.

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For whatever reason, I’ve never been one to take the easy road, but if I had not wanted to make my own white cake batter, I easily could have used a white cake mix from a box for this recipe. By the same token, there are many prepared white frostings available in the supermarket.

Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake

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It was a warm summer afternoon today  and I felt like doing a little baking and so bake I did. This cake looks and sounds more complicated than it is. All it takes is some fresh and colorful berries, five eggs, and some ordinary pantry supplies like flour and sugar and you’ve got yourself an Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake. Like many things that you make in your own kitchen, this cake is arguably better the next day, after the the fresh berries have had a chance to soak in just a bit to the layers of homemade cake. I’m pretty sure even Uncle Sam would enjoy a slice of this Red White & Blue Cake.  I can’t imagine who wouldn’t! I hope you try this one, I know you’re going to love it.  Happy Red White & Blue to you.  -Dan

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Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake
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Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma
Course Dessert
Cuisine Summer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Author Dan from Platter Talk

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbs. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 12 Tbs. 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. pure almond extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • 1 1/4 cups sliced almonds lightly toasted and cooled

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 1.5 lb. cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the middle of an oven and preheat to 350ºF. Butter and flour 2 round cake pans each 9 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches deep.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat the butter until light. Gradually add the sugar, beating until well blended. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts. Reduce the speed to low and, dividing the flour mixture into 3 batches, beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture alternately with the milk just until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with clean, dry beaters and set on high speed, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the beaten whites into the batter just until incorporated. Divide the batter between the prepared pans; smooth with the spatula.
  4. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the pan sides to loosen the cakes. Invert onto racks and let cool completely.
  5. Meanwhile, make the cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat until smooth. Reduce the speed to low, add the confectioners' sugar and again beat until smooth. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts until well blended.
  6. Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake in half horizontally. Place 1 layer on a plate. Spread 1/2 cup of the frosting over the top, then evenly layer with blueberries and press them into the frosting.. Top with another cake layer and evenly layer with raspberries. Top with a third cake layer and again repeat with the same amounts of frosting and blueberries. Top with the fourth cake layer, cut side down.
  7. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides. Ring the top with blueberries and raspberries, and press the toasted almonds onto the sides.
  8. Serve immediately, or cover with a cake dome and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  9. Makes one 9-inch cake; serves 10 to 12.

Recipe Notes

Use a white cake mix from a box if you don't want to make your own cake batter.

Almond Scented Red White & Blue Cake

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 slice (166 g)
Servings Per Container 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 Calories from Fat 156.6
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.4g 27%
Saturated Fat 8.0g 40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 52.8g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 17%
Sugars 31.1g
Protein 7.1g 14%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Comments

  1. swathi says

    December 17, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Delicious red and white blue cake simple and easy to make.

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      December 18, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you; we enjoyed this cake!

      Reply
  2. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

    November 20, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    Such a pretty cake! I love the fruit you put inside, my favorite way to eat cake!

    Reply
  3. Amanda Mason says

    November 20, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    Oh this looks divine! Love this recipe with the fruit in the middle! Love – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Dini @ The Flavor Bender says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:38 am

    That looks amazing! 😀 It would have been the perfect 4th of July! and adding the almond is brilliant too… Wish I had this cake to celebrate 4th of July 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with us at #SaucySaturdays!

    Reply
  5. Julie is Hostess At Heart says

    July 5, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    What a beautiful cake! It looks so fresh and flavorful! Just beautiful!

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      July 5, 2015 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks, Julie. We all enjoyed this colorful dessert!

      Reply
  6. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says

    July 4, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    This cake looks so yummy! Perfect for 4th of July, but I would totally have this any time! Might have to make it for the next time we have a royal celebration in the UK!
    Stopping by from Saucy Saturday!

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      July 4, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle. For the record, I think you can enjoy this cake anywhere and for any occasion!

      Reply
  7. Christine says

    July 4, 2015 at 11:59 am

    Just delicious. Love the almond flavoring. And cream cheese frosting is my kryptonite. Yum. Thanks for linking!

    Reply
  8. Joanne T Ferguson says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:04 am

    What a great dessert Dan! I love seeing red, white and blue recipes! Pinned and shared!

    Reply
  9. Mary Bostow says

    June 26, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    This is absolute berry heaven! Fantastic Dan!

    Reply
  10. April J Harris says

    June 26, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    This is utterly gorgeous! I love how light the cake is with the egg whites and it looks delicious too. Almond is the perfect partner to summer fruit. What a fantastic celebration cake!

    Reply
  11. christine says

    June 26, 2015 at 7:53 am

    Beautiful cake. You’ve somehow made a cake look light! lol. I love the use of all those seasonal berries!

    Reply
  12. Patty Haxton Anderson says

    June 26, 2015 at 6:42 am

    It looks so delicious – light and full of flavor!

    Reply
  13. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

    June 25, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    What a beautiful cake, Dan! I love that you’ve not only infused the cake with the almond flavor, but also incorporated actual almond slivers. Also, this is a great way to use those summer berries. Look how plump and beautiful they look! I can just imagine eating this after a couple of hours, when the berry juices have soaked into the cake a bit…wow! Lovely job!

    Reply
  14. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    June 25, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    We love desserts that use blueberries or raspberries! My raspberry bushes are going crazy…now I know what I can make!

    Reply
  15. Angela says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    How lovely is this cake!! Not only beautiful but for sure spectacular in flavor as well!!!! Perfect for 4th of July!

    Reply
    • Dan from Platter Talk says

      June 29, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks, Angela; we enjoyed this one!

      Reply

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