Amaretto cake, a classic dessert with a rich and distinctive flavor, can be easily prepared using a cake mix. This versatile cake is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a moist and flavorful amaretto cake that will impress your friends and family. The combination of almond extract and amaretto liqueur gives this cake its signature taste, while the addition of sour cream or yogurt adds a moist and tender crumb. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is simple to follow and will guide you in creating a delicious and memorable amaretto cake using a cake mix.
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AMARETTO CAKE
This cake is awesome! My family loves it.
Provided by Shawn
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Amaretto
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, instant vanilla pudding, water, oil, almond extract, and 2 tablespoons of the amaretto; blend together well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and while it is still warm, poke holes in the surface. Drizzle with the Amaretto Glaze, insuring that some of the glaze fills the holes. Let the cake cool for at least 2 hours before removing from the pan.
- To make Amaretto Glaze: Sift the confectioners' sugar, and combine it with the remaining 1/2 cup amaretto. Blend until smooth. You may add more amaretto as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 62.9 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 479.2 mg, Sugar 43.6 g
AMARETTO CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
I came up with this amaretto cake recipe because I was craving something that tasted like wedding cake. The texture is similar to pound cake, which is exactly what I wanted. Everyone who tastes it LOVES it. -Megan Dudash, Youngsville, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk sour cream, milk and amaretto until blended. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat butter, vanilla and salt until creamy. Beat in enough confectioners' sugar, alternately with amaretto, to reach desired consistency. Reserve 2/3 cup frosting for piping., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting., Pipe reserved frosting around bottom edge of cake. If desired, decorate cake with flowers, using almonds for petals and M&M's for the centers. Pipe designs on frosting with melted chocolate as desired.
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AMARETTO CAKE
Make and share this Amaretto Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MustangMom
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 Cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
- Sprinkle evenly with almonds to coat pan.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, pudding, amaretto, water, oil, and almond extract and mix together well.
- Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven, and while cake is still warm and in the pan poke holes in the bottom and pour the Amaretto glaze into the holes and bottom of the cake.
- Let the cake cool for at least 2 hours (the longer the better!) before removing from the pan.
- To Make Amaretto Glaze: Combine the confectioners sugar and Amaretto.
- Blend until smooth.
- You can add more Amaretto as needed.
SIMPLE AMARETTO CAKE
Make and share this Simple Amaretto Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bliss
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease and flour one 9" or 10" bundt pan.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, instant vanilla pudding, water, oil, almond extract, and 6 tsp.
- of the amaretto, and blend together well.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Remove cake from oven and while it is still warm, poke holes in the bottom and pour the amaretto icing into the holes and over the bottom of the cake.
- Let the cake cool for at least 2 hours before removing from the pan.
- To make Amaretto Icing: Sift the confectioner's sugar and combine it with the remaining 1/2 cup amaretto.
- Blend until smooth.
- You can add more amaretto as needed.
- Makes 1- 9 or 10 inch bundt cake.
Tips:
- Use a high-quality cake mix for the best results. A good cake mix will contain real ingredients and have a moist texture.
- Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients blend together smoothly and evenly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
Conclusion:
Amaretto cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it at home, this cake is sure to be a hit. With its moist texture, almond flavor, and creamy frosting, amaretto cake is a classic dessert that everyone will love.
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