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Ingredients
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Cake
Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the slivered almonds.
- 6
Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 9
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- 10
Assemble Cake
Spread a layer of frosting between the two cooled cakes and on top and sides of the cake. Decorate with additional slivered almonds if desired.
