CHOCOLATY ALMOND CAKE
"I love to have family over for the holidays and serve this requested dessert," says Margaret Malinowski of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. "It's a recipe that I believe is good enough to be printed in the finest food magazine--Taste of Home!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar and cocoa, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Spread about 2 tablespoons jam over each cake layer. , Place one cake on a serving plate. Spread with 1-1/2 cups whipped cream mixture; drizzle with remaining jam. Top with remaining cake layer; spread the remaining whipped cream mixture over top and sides of cake. Press almonds onto sides and top of cake. Garnish with raspberries and mint. Store in the refrigerator.
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MD juyel Hossen
[email protected]Overall, I highly recommend this cake. It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
Zara Marr
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.
Hakim Ola
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great.
Anjie Tessy
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing.
RehanAli SafdarAbbas
[email protected]I love that this cake is made with almond flour. It gives it a nice nutty flavor.
airin
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
Loveyou AS
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success. All the kids loved it.
Safi Mr
[email protected]I've tried other chocolate almond cakes before, but this one is by far the best.
Alizey shah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful.
Md Arif Husain Ansari (Md.A.H.A)
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make.
emmanuel dignity
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just as a treat for myself.
Baharul Islam
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and almond in this cake. It's so unique and delicious.
Mustafa Mugheri
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family rave about it.
Barbara Peter
[email protected]This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! It's rich, moist, and has the perfect amount of almond flavor.