LITTLE AMARETTO LOAF CAKES

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Using smaller pans and topping the cakes with amaretto glaze makes these loaves so incredibly moist. -Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup amaretto
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sliced almonds
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup amaretto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour four 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, water, amaretto, oil and melted butter until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in almonds., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine sugar, water and butter in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in amaretto., Remove cakes from oven; cool in pans on a wire rack 5 minutes. Pour glaze over cakes while in pans; let stand until glaze is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove cakes from pans. Store cooled cakes, covered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

JaNi BuTt
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These cakes are a great way to use up leftover amaretto.


fatema tasnim
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I love how moist and flavorful these cakes are. The glaze is also delicious.


aamir. qayyum
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These cakes are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're also very easy to make.


Buddha Nath
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I made these cakes for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


mahabob ilektonik
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These little cakes are so cute and delicious. I love the almond flavor.


Abiral Bishokarma
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cakes turned out perfectly. They were a big hit with my family.


Charlotte Patterson
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These cakes are easy to make and they taste great. I will definitely be making them again.


Santos Junior
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I love the flavor of these cakes. The amaretto really shines through.


S, 36, Faiza
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These cakes are so moist and fluffy. The glaze is also very good.


Bismark Reyes
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I made these cakes for my book club, and everyone loved them. They're the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Nowrin Lamisa
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These cakes are delicious! The amaretto flavor is subtle but present, and the glaze is the perfect amount of sweetness.


Dominique Jasmin
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I've made these cakes several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Arifatun Nessa Noha
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These little cakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the amaretto glaze was the perfect finishing touch.