CHOCOLATE ALMOND CAKE

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Fluffy white homemade frosting tops this rich chocolate almond cake. Sliced toasted almonds on top add a little crunch. -Sherri Gentry, Dallas, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
5 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
Sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and extracts; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For frosting, cream butter, sugar and extracts in a small bowl until smooth. Add milk until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Spread over cake. Decorate with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Sophie Gilmartin
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This cake was very dense and moist. I think I would prefer a lighter cake next time.


Judy Geigel
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter. Other than that, the cake was still very good.


Atiya Islam
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.


Shahed Nidal
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion. I highly recommend it!


DumbStuff
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The almond flavor really shines through and the frosting is to die for.


Ali Rahman
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out moist and fluffy. The frosting was also very easy to make and it paired perfectly with the cake.


Shrijana Prasai
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was an exception. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nazeema Grobler
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The chocolate and almond flavors were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Alisha Ryan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


De stranger Official
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. The frosting was the perfect complement to the cake. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nahin Crush
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Overall, this was a good cake. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Molly Grchan
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The frosting was a bit too runny for my taste. I think I would add more powdered sugar next time.


Tadej Sodnik
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This cake was very dense and moist. I think I would prefer a lighter cake next time.


Danish Aziz
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter. Other than that, the cake was still very good.


Lungsani Nkosi
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.


Basit gujjar Basit gujjar
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion. I highly recommend it!


Jasplays roblox
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The almond flavor really shines through and the frosting is to die for.


Reduyan Ahmed
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out moist and fluffy. The frosting was also very easy to make and it paired perfectly with the cake.


Debbie Gaoses
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was amazing! The almonds added a nice crunch and the frosting was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Sophie the butterfly
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This chocolate almond cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.