AMARETTO ALMOND POUND CAKE
Enjoy this delicious almond pound cake glazed with amaretto - a tasty Italian flavored dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour. Sprinkle almonds in bottom of pan.
- In large bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add 3 tablespoons amaretto and the vanilla, beating just until blended. Gradually add flour, beating on low speed just until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Pour batter over almonds in pan.
- Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- During last 10 minutes of baking, mix glaze ingredients in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually spoon hot glaze over cake, allowing it to soak into cake after each addition. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 81 g, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg
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Nurul Kader
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a moist and flavorful almond pound cake. I would definitely recommend it.
Rana Toheed
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It never rose and it was way too dense. I ended up throwing it away.
Christopher Wisdom
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Maybe I overbaked it?
Mavis Mzobe
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this cake because I'm not a big fan of almond flavor. But I was pleasantly surprised! The almond flavor was very subtle and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Okiria Simon
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time. But overall, it's a good cake.
Taiyo Kami
[email protected]I love the almond flavor in this cake. It's so subtle and it pairs perfectly with the moist, fluffy cake. The glaze is also a nice touch.
Michael Melak
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover amaretto. It's also a great cake to make for a special occasion. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Dominick Spampinato
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the almond flavor and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Breadyn Lee
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Fatima Yakubu
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It never rose and it was way too dense. I ended up throwing it away.
Ali Sammar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Maybe I overbaked it?
Fjd Uzeuud
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time. But overall, it was a good cake.
PK
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this cake because I'm not a big fan of almond flavor. But I was pleasantly surprised! The almond flavor was very subtle and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Firoz Hl
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover amaretto. It's also a great cake to make for a special occasion. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Colby Rom
[email protected]I love amaretto and this cake did not disappoint! The flavor was amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Sab
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I used a bundt pan and it cooked evenly. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Rachel Moore
[email protected]I made this cake for my family last weekend and it was a huge hit! The almond flavor was subtle and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.