Lemon Almond Cream Cake

Lemon almond cream cake is a delightful dessert that blends the light, fluffy texture of cake with the tangy sweetness of lemon and a rich, creamy filling. This beautifully crafted cake, as depicted, is dusted with powdered sugar and adorned with sliced almonds, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Here’s how you can create this exquisite lemon almond cream cake at home.
Ingredients
For the Cake:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
Zest of 2 lemons

For the Lemon Cream Filling:

1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

1/4 cup sliced almonds
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
Making the Cake:

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