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- 2 cups real butter (no substitutions!), softened to room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- Frosting
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-3 tablespoons (or more, if needed milk (whole or evaporated if you have it handy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 134g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 681 | |
| Calories from Fat 413 | 61% |
| Total Fat 46.92g | 59% |
| Saturated Fat 29.42g | 118% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium 863mg | 36% |
| Potassium 32mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 65.98g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 63.95g | 43% |
| Protein 1.61g | 3% |
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