Best 11 Amaretto Sour Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of amaretto and sour cream in a delightful cake that promises to captivate your taste buds. This irresistible dessert combines the rich, nutty notes of amaretto liqueur with the tangy smoothness of sour cream, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to impress. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, this article will guide you through the process of creating this delectable treat, offering tips and tricks to ensure a perfect bake every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful journey of baking.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

AMARETTO ITALIAN SOUR CREAM CAKE



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This is a delicious cake that eveyone should try at least once, It's so good,and the glaze is yummy!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 10-inch tube cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup pecans, ground
1 (18 1/2 ounce) package butter recipe cake mix (pudding included)
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup Amaretto
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon corn syrup
2 -4 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons ground pecans
6 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Using 2 tablespoons shortening, generously grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  • In small bowl, beat 2 egg whites, until foamy. Gradually add brown sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Fold in coconut and ground pecans. Spread meringue on bottom and sides of pan to within 1-inch of top of pan.
  • In large bowl, blend cake mix, sour cream, amaretto, water, eggs and 2 yolks at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed. pour batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool upright in pan for 10 minutes. Loosen sides and invert onto serving plate. Cool completely.
  • GLAZE:.
  • In a small bowl, blend powdered sugar, cocoa, amaretto, butter, corn syrup and water until smooth. Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides of cake. Sprinkle with ground pecans. Garnish with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5132, Fat 239.5, SaturatedFat 105.8, Cholesterol 988.2, Sodium 4010.3, Carbohydrate 708.8, Fiber 29.8, Sugar 477.9, Protein 69.1

AMARETTO CREAM CAKE



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Recipe is from razzledazzlerecipes.com and starts with prepackaged yellow cake mix with Amaretto, apricots and cream cheese.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
2/3 cup amaretto liqueur
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour 2 round 9 inch pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, 1/4 cup amaretto and oil. Beat for 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour into 2 round 9 inch pans.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool completely. When cool, slice each layer in half horizontally, making 4 layers.
  • Make apricot filling by combining drained apricots and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons amaretto in a blender. Process until smooth. Place bottom layer of cake on serving dish. Spread 1/3 of apricot filling on cake layer, then repeat with other layers. Frost with Amaretto Cheese Frosting.
  • To make Amaretto Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 3 tablespoons amaretto until soft. Add confectioners sugar and beat until smooth. Frost top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.8, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 96.1, Sodium 435.9, Carbohydrate 81.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 64.3, Protein 7.2

HOMEMADE AMARETTO CAKE



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Make and share this Homemade Amaretto Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Real Cake Baker

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 bundt cake pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs, separated
2 cups flour (sifted)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup Amaretto

Steps:

  • Cream butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg yolks one at a time. Fold in beaten egg whites. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and add to batter a little at a time, alternating with sour cream. Stir until smooth. Mix in grated orange peel and walnuts and pour into buttered 9" tube pan. Bake 50 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix remaining sugar with orange juice and Amaretto and spoon over cake as soon as it comes out of oven. Cool before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.3, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 369.2, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 27.8, Protein 5.3

AMARETTO CAKE



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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

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon almond extract
½ cup amaretto liqueur
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

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



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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

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup amaretto
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
BUTTERCREAM:
1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
7-1/2 to 8 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup amaretto
Optional decorations: Toasted sliced almonds, milk chocolate M&M's and melted chocolate

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.

Nutrition Facts :

ABSOLUTELY HEAVENLY AMARETTO CAKE



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This recipe comes from the Diocese of Louisiana, from a cookbook entitled "A Cook's Tour of the Bayou Country". Generally, I haven't found anything from Louisiana that didn't taste good! This cake turns out really moist.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 10 inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups cake flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup Amaretto, divided
3/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp apricot preserves
1/2-1 cup almonds, chopped, blanched, and toasted

Steps:

  • Beat butter at the medium speed of an electric mixer about 2 minutes or until it is soft and creamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating at medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition. Beat just until the yellow disappears.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in flavorings and 1/2 cup amaretto.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in a pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes; remove from the pan, and let cool completely on the wire rack.
  • Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of amaretto, marmalade, and preserves in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until marmalade and preserves melt, stirring frequently. Drizzle over the cake; sprinkle with the almonds.

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE III



Amaretto Cheesecake III image

A very yummy cheesecake made with amaretto. Serve topped with fresh berries.

Provided by Karen Goad

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Amaretto

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in almond extract and salt. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, on low speed. Stir in 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur. Pour batter into crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool completely.
  • Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur. Mix well and spread over top of cooled cake. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 182.5 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE I



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This recipe uses amaretto liqueur. It's a creamy cheesecake with a light almond flavor.

Provided by Elaine Thompson

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Amaretto

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 ¼ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
5 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together the graham cracker crumbs and the 3 tablespoons white sugar. Add the melted butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch, and mix until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, amaretto liqueur, and salt. Mix until well blended. On low speed of an electric mixer, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour batter over crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Remove from oven. Loosen around the edges with a knife and cool on a wire rack while still in pan. Refrigerate, remove from pan when completely chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 127.4 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 314.3 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

MINI AMARETTO-COCOA BUNDT® CAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Mini Amaretto-Cocoa Bundt® Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting image

An accident after experimenting with a couple of red velvet recipes evolved into an amaretto and cocoa delight. A mini Bundt® cake full of flavor, yet super light.

Provided by HOYLING

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup amaretto-cream-flavored hot cocoa mix
½ teaspoon salt
1 ⅛ teaspoons baking soda
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, hot cocoa mix, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar and 1 cup butter together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Mix in 1 cup sour cream, milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  • Beat flour mixture into sour cream mixture gradually, on low speed, until just blended. Spoon batter into 16 mini fluted tube pan molds (such as Bundt®), filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool cakes in pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely before frosting, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar gradually; beat frosting until smooth. Frost the cooled cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 72.8 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 354.9 mg, Sugar 55.7 g

AMARETTO CAKE



Amaretto Cake image

Use delicious liqueur to cook this amazing Amaretto Cake. Replace your favorite digestif with this digestif-flavored Amaretto Cake for an unforgettable dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened, divided
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. almond-flavored liqueur
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 lb. (1 lb.) powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Beat granulated sugar and 3/4 cup butter in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in liqueur. Beat in flour mixture alternately with sour cream.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Loosen cakes from sides of pans with knife. Invert cakes onto wire racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Blend in cinnamon and almond extract.
  • Stack cake layers on plate, filling layers with 1 cup of the cream cheese mixture. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.69 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE



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Sometimes the best-loved recipes are the most basic. Just ask my family who raves over this classic amaretto cheesecake. It's rich, creamy and versatile to boot! -Barbara Caine, Sussex, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the Amaretto, extracts and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Combine the sour cream, sugar and almond extract; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer., Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 43g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade buttermilk. Simply add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt.
  • If you don't have amaretto liqueur, you can substitute another almond-flavored liqueur, such as Frangelico.
  • To make a glaze for the cake, simply mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
  • This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This amaretto sour cream cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicate almond flavor. The sour cream frosting is light and fluffy, and the amaretto glaze adds a touch of sweetness and sophistication. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a special treat, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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