Traditional Italian Wedding Cake: A Sweet Celebration Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons whole milk (as needed for frosting)
• ½ cup (50g) toasted slivered almonds for garnish (optional)