Sweet Story Valentine Cake Recipe

Ingredients (22)

• For the Cake:
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 large egg whites
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 1/3 cups milk, at room temperature
• 1 cup packed Maraschino cherries, chopped
• 3 cups (12 ounces) cake flour
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) sliced almonds, finely chopped
• Pink food coloring (optional)
• For the Frosting:
• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft
• 4 cups (12 ounces) confectioners' sugar
• Salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 to 6 tablespoons milk
• Pink food coloring (optional)
• Sliced almonds for garnish