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Slice Almond Strawberry Layer Cake
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Almond Strawberry Layer Cake

White almond cake layered with citrusy strawberry filling and topped with an almond buttercream icing.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 12
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 boxes white cake mix (and ingredients on box - Eggs, Water, Veg or Canola Oil)
  • 8 ounces almond paste crumbled

Filling

  • 16 ounces frozen sliced strawberries
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Icing

  • 2 sticks butter unsalted, softened
  • 7 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 3 - 9 inch cake pans with baking spray (the one with flour in it).
  • Make cake mix according to box instructions. Add in crumbled almond paste and beat until combined.
  • Pour batter evenly into baking pans and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. (To test insert toothpick in center and will come out clean). Cool in pans for 10 minutes then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Filling

  • In a saucepan over medium heat combine strawberries and orange zest. In a bowl or measuring cup mix orange juice and cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into strawberries and stir often until thickened. About 10 minutes. Once thickened let cool completely.
  • Place first layer of cake on serving pedestal or cake plate, spread 1/2 of filling on top. Next place second cake on top and the spread with the remainder of the filling. Top with 3 cake. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours until chilled.

Icing

  • With a stand or hand mixer, beat butter until fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Gradually add in powdered sugar while adding in heavy cream as needed to moisten. Add almond extract and mix until well combined. Spread icing on top and sides of the cake.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Notes

Garnish with edible grass and a cross for Easter or as desired.
This is beautiful for Spring with edible flowers.
Also gorgeous as is for a wedding or shower cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 47mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 77g