Best 6 White Almond Sour Cream Cake Aka Traditional New Orleans Wedding Cake Recipes

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In the heart of New Orleans, where traditions and flavors intertwine, lies a culinary treasure: the White Almond Sour Cream Cake. Known as the traditional New Orleans Wedding Cake, this delectable dessert holds a special place in the city's rich culinary history. With its layers of moist sour cream cake, enveloped in a blanket of fluffy white almond frosting, this cake is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover the secrets behind this iconic cake, including the classic recipe that has been passed down through generations.

This article presents a collection of recipes that delve into the art of crafting this timeless treat. From the classic White Almond Sour Cream Cake recipe, passed down from New Orleans kitchens, to variations that add a touch of modernity while staying true to tradition, each recipe offers a unique perspective on this cherished dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and ingredient lists to guide you through the process. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in the rich flavors and captivating history of the White Almond Sour Cream Cake, a true embodiment of New Orleans' culinary heritage.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WASC CAKE RECIPE



WASC Cake Recipe image

This WASC cake recipe makes the ultimate white cake and is perfect for any special occasion! It has a delicious hint of almond and is so moist and tender!

Provided by Chelsey White

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
3 cups granulated sugar (600g)
2 1/2 tsp baking powder (10g)
1 tsp fine salt (6g)
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (226g)
1 cup pasteurized egg whites from a carton or about 7 egg whites, room temperature (235g)
1 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream, room temperature (380g)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil (28g)
2 tsp almond extract (8g)
1 tsp vanilla extract (4g)
2 cups unsalted butter, room temp (452g)
2 tsp almond extract (8g)
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (4g)
1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
7 cups powdered sugar (875g)
1/4 cup heavy cream or whipping cream (60g)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C and line and grease three, 8-inch or four 7-inch pans with parchment rounds.
  • Mix 3 cups all purpose flour, 3 cups sugar, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt together in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or hand mixer until fully combined.
  • Mix in 1 cup of room temperature, unsalted butter slowly into the dry ingredients on a low speed. Continue to mix until no large chunks of butter remain and the mixture looks like moist sand.
  • Pour in 1 cup of egg whites and mix on a medium speed until combined.
  • Add in 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil, 2 tsp of almond extract, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract on a low speed. Mix until fully incorporated.
  • If you want to color your cake layers, add in gel food coloring with the vanilla and oil.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then beat on a medium speed for about 30 seconds to make sure everything is properly mixed together.
  • Divide the batter evenly between your prepared pans. Bake for 33-36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the pans cool for 10 minutes, then run a small offset spatula around the perimeter of the pan to separate the cake from the pan.
  • Place cake layers into the freezer for 30 minutes to accelerate the cooling process. Once the layers are fully cooled, carefully flip the pans and remove the layers.
  • Use a serrated knife to level the tops of the layers right before you plan to assemble your cake, or you can wrap and freeze them if you're making them in advance.
  • If you make these cake layers in advance and freeze them, let them thaw for about 20 minutes before making your cake. The cake layers should still be slightly cold to the touch, which will make it easier to assemble your cake.
  • While the cake layers bake and cool, make the almond buttercream frosting.
  • Beat 2 cups of unsalted butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds with a paddle attachment until smooth.
  • Mix in 2 tsp of almond extract, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp salt on a low speed.
  • Slowly add in 7 cups of powdered sugar on a low speed. Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream halfway through to make the frosting easier to mix.
  • Continue to mix on low speed for a few minutes, until the desired consistency is reached.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add in additional cream (1 Tbsp at a time). If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar (quarter of a cup at a time).
  • If you plan to color the buttercream, add in the gel food coloring once the frosting is fully made, and beat on low until it reaches the desired color.
  • Stack and frost cake layers on a greaseproof cake board using a dab of frosting to help stick the first cake layer to the board.
  • Add an even layer of almond buttercream between each cake layer.
  • Spread a thin coat of frosting around the cake to fully cover the cake layers. Smooth using a bench scraper, then chill the cake in the fridge (10 minutes) or freezer (5 minutes) until the frosting is firm to the touch.
  • Add a second, thicker layer of frosting to the cake, and smooth using a bench scraper. Then decorate as desired!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 74 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 239 milligrams sodium, Sugar 57 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

WHITE ALMOND WEDDING CAKE



White Almond Wedding Cake image

A secret ingredient of sour cream makes this cake so moist, dense, and delicious! I use this recipe for my kids' birthdays, but it's a favorite for wedding cakes, too! This recipe can easily be doubled.

Provided by CUPYCAKESMURF

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups water
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 11x13 inch cake pan.
  • Stir together the white cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until well mixed. Pour in the water, sour cream, vegetable oil, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg whites, and beat with an electric mix on low until all the ingredients are mixed and moistened but some lumps still remain, 4 minutes.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and bake in the preheated oven until the top is a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 274.7 mg, Sugar 24 g

WHITE ALMOND SOUR CREAM CAKE (AKA TRADITIONAL NEW ORLEANS WEDDING CAKE) RECIPE - (3.7/5)



White Almond Sour Cream Cake (aka Traditional New Orleans Wedding Cake) Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by june

Number Of Ingredients 19

Cake:
5 egg whites
1 cup of sour cream, divided use
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, more for greasing pans
Frosting:
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
5-6 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tsp almond extract, to taste
4-5 tbsp half and half or whipping cream, until it reaches desired consistency.

Steps:

  • For cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom of 2 9-inch round baking pans with butter. Depending on what kind of bakeware you use, you many want to use buttered parchment paper to line the pans so the cakes release easily from them. If you're using professional-grade non-stick cake pans, plain butter will work fine-no need for parchment paper. Either using a stand mixer or a medium bowl with a handheld mixer, whisk the egg whites until foamy, about 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup of sour cream, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 1/2 tsp almond extract, whisking to incorporate. Pour into a separate bowl and set aside. In the large bowl of a standing mixer (or a large bowl if you're using a handheld mixer), add the cornstarch, cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and sugar and mix on low until combined. Add the butter and the remaining 3/4 cups of sour cream, continuing to mix on low until combined. Once well combined, increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes, or until mixture is slightly aerated, making sure to scrape down the sides as you go. Return the mixer to low speed and incorporate 1/3 of the egg white mixture, then the second third, and then the final third, continuing to beat after each addition until combined and making sure to scape the side of the bowl as you go. Divide the batter between the two pans, smoothing out the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cakes are slightly golden on the tops and spring back easily to the touch. Remove them from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes. Flip the cakes out onto a clean work surface, or if you're preparing to use the day before, wrap them in saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to frost. For frosting: While cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. Beat the butter on low speed using a standing mixer or with a handheld mixer in a large bowl until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract and return the mixer to low speed until combined. Finally, add the half and half/cream and increase the speed on the mixer to medium and beat 3 additional minutes, or until frosting is light and fluffy. Assembly: Once the cake has cooled, place the first cake layer on a cake stand or sheet. If you notice either of your cakes have jagged edges or are puffed up in the middle, use a serrated knife to even them out. Take just under 1/3 of the frosting and spread it evenly on top of the first layer. Stack the second layer on top of it and do the same for the top of the cake. Take the final 1/3 of the frosting and spread it evenly on the sides of the cake. Once cake is frosted, serve immediately.

WHITE ALMOND SOUR CREAM CAKE WITH ALMOND BUTTERCREAM



White Almond Sour Cream Cake with Almond Buttercream image

This White Almond Sour Cream Cake is also called WASC Cake. Whichever name you use, it adds up to a luscious, aromatic dessert.

Provided by Chelsey White : Chelsweets : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick baking spray, for the pans
3 1/4 cups (390 grams) all-purpose flour
3 cups (600 grams) granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
1 teaspoon (6 grams) fine kosher salt
2 sticks (226 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup (235 grams) pasteurized egg whites or about 7 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups (382 grams) sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons (8 grams) almond extract
1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
1/8 cup (28 grams) vegetable oil
6 sticks (678 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
12 cups (1500 grams) powdered sugar, plus more as needed
1/3 cup (75 grams) heavy cream or whipping cream, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon (12 grams) almond extract
1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (6 grams) fine kosher salt
Gel food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line three 8-inch round pans or four 7-inch cake pans with parchment rounds, then grease with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until fully combined. Mix chunks of butter slowly into the dry mixture on low speed until no large chunks of butter remain and the mixture becomes crumbly. Pour in the egg whites and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Add the sour cream, almond extract, vanilla extract, and oil and mix until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then beat on low speed for a few more seconds.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake layer comes out clean, 33 to 35 minutes. Allow the pans to cool for 10 minutes, then run an offset spatula around the perimeters of the pans to separate the cakes from the pans. Place the cake layers in their pans in the freezer until fully cooled, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Carefully flip the pans and remove the layers from the pans. Use a serrated knife to level the tops of the layers.
  • For the almond buttercream: Meanwhile, beat the butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn to low speed and slowly add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, alternating with small splashes of cream, until fully mixed. Add the almond extract, vanilla extract and salt and beat on low until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the desired consistency is reached. (If the frosting is too thick, add additional cream 1 teaspoon at a time. If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time.) Add the gel food coloring, if using, and beat on low speed until it reaches the desired color.
  • Stack a cake layer on a greaseproof cake board using a dab of frosting to help it stick. Frost the top of the cake layer, then continue to stack the layers, adding a thin layer of buttercream between each layer. Apply a thin coat of frosting around the sides and on top of the cake to fully cover the cake layers. Smooth using a bench scraper, then chill the cake until the frosting is firm to the touch, 20 minutes in the fridge or 5 minutes in the freezer. Add a second, thicker layer of frosting, and smooth using a bench scraper.
  • Trim the stems of each flower to 1-inch long. Wrap the flower stems with floral tape, pinching and twisting at the bottoms to prevent fluids from the stems from leaking into the cake. Place the remaining buttercream in a piping bag and add a thick layer of frosting on top of the cake. Place the flowers into the frosting until the entire top of the cake is covered with flowers.

WHITE ALMOND SOUR CREAM WEDDING CAKE



White Almond Sour Cream Wedding Cake image

I made my daughter's wedding cake using this recipe. It turned out fantastic. The texture is just perfect for a wedding cake -- not too fluffy so it breaks from the weight, but also not overly dense. The flavor, texture and moistness were just right. I made two batches of the batter for a three-tiered wedding cake using 14", 10" and 6" pans that were 3-inches deep. I had enough extra batter for a 9" layer (not a deep pan). This recipe was originally created by Rebecca Sutterby.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 40-50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (18 ounce) boxes white cake mix (Betty Crocker or Pillsbury)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 2/3 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons real vanilla
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups sour cream
8 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Place all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir together with a wire whisk.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into greased and floured cake pans, filling each pan a little over half full.
  • Lightly tap cake pans on counter to bring air bubbles to top.
  • Bake in preheated 325° F oven until cake tests done.
  • Baking time varies according to the size and depth of pans being used.
  • I used Wilton's Bake Even Strips on my cake pans to ensure a level-topped cake which required absolutely no trimming-- I highly recommend these, or good quality professional baking pans.
  • In 2" deep pans, this recipe makes:.
  • One 14" round and one 6" round.
  • or One 16" round.
  • or One 12" round and one 10" round.
  • or One 12 X 18" sheet cake.
  • or One 12" round and one 8" round and one 6" round.
  • or Two 9" squares.
  • or 5 dozen cupcakes.
  • Half the recipe makes:.
  • Two 7" rounds.
  • or Two 6" rounds and 6 cupcakes.
  • For chocolate cake: use chocolate mixes and substitute 6 whole eggs for the egg whites.
  • For liqueur flavors: substitute alcohol (such as champagne or Kahlua) for about 1 cup of the water in the recipe.
  • For berry flavors: use frozen berries, thaw reserving the juice. Substitute the berry juice for part of the water in the recipe, and stir the berries in at the end.
  • For lemon cake: substitute lemon juice for about 1 cup of the water in the recipe, use 6 whole eggs instead of the whites, stir in 1 Tblsp lemon zest, and use 1 tsp of a good lemon extract in place of the almond.
  • For white chocolate: melt 8oz white baking chocolate & cool slightly. use 6 whole eggs in the recipe instead of the whites, temper the chocolate by stirring in a small amount of the batter, then add the white chocolate to the entire batter and stir well. Doesn't bake up quite as high as the original, so add a pinch more batter to the pans.

WHITE ALMOND WEDDING CAKE



White Almond Wedding Cake image

This very moist and delicious cake starts with a box mix. Add some additional ingredients and you have a most flavorful cake! I use seedless red raspberry jam for the filling, and a new favorite fluffy white frosting. It reminds me of wedding cake with a slight almond flavor. So very delicious! Cover photo is Debbie Wrights...

Provided by Deb Crane

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 white or yellow cake mix 18.25 ounce box
1 c all purpose flour
1 c sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c water
1 c sour cream
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
4 egg whites beaten to stiff peaks

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 cake pan, or 2 round cake pans.
  • 2. Mix the cake mix,flour,sugar and salt. Pour in the water,sour cream,vegetable oil and extracts.
  • 3. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, but dont let them get too dry. Add the beaten egg whites to the cake mixture folding in gently.
  • 4. Pour batter into prepared pan/s. Bake @ 325 for about 40 minutes (for the oblong cake) Bake until toothpick comes out clean and it is golden brown on top. Do not over bake.
  • 5. Allow cake to cool completely. Take a sharp knife and cut in half long wise. Separate the layers and pour jam on one layer. Top it with the top layer and frost the cake. Michelle has a fantastic easy frosting recipe that I just love! https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/spread/fluffy-white-frosting.html

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help them blend together more easily and create a smooth batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Beat the egg whites separately until stiff peaks form. This will help add volume and structure to the cake.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter gently. Overmixing can deflate the batter and make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • When making the sour cream frosting, be sure to use full-fat sour cream. This will help the frosting be thick and creamy.
  • If you're making the cake ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.

Conclusion:

The white almond sour cream cake is a classic New Orleans wedding cake that is sure to impress your guests. It's a moist and flavorful cake with a delicate almond flavor. The sour cream frosting is the perfect complement to the cake, adding a touch of sweetness and tanginess. This cake is sure to be a hit at your next special occasion.

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