Best 7 Amaretto Sour Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey as we introduce you to the Amaretto Sour Cream Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite cake is a harmonious blend of moist, tender crumb and a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. The sour cream adds a delightful tanginess, while the amaretto liqueur imparts a subtle nuttiness, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart. This divine cake is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual masterpiece, adorned with a luscious glaze that glistens and beckons. Prepare to be captivated by the Amaretto Sour Cream Cake, a culinary delight that will elevate any occasion. Alongside this remarkable cake, discover a treasure trove of additional recipes that will satisfy your every craving. Delight in the classic Sour Cream Coffee Cake, a comforting treat that is perfect for a leisurely breakfast or afternoon tea. For those with a sweet tooth, the Sour Cream Pound Cake is an indulgent delight, featuring a dense, buttery crumb and a rich, decadent flavor. And for a touch of elegance, the Sour Cream Angel Food Cake is a light and airy confection, perfect for special celebrations. Embark on a culinary adventure and explore the diverse world of sour cream cakes, each one offering a unique taste experience.

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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 :

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 BUNDT® CAKE WITH BOURBON SOAK



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The longer this amaretto Bundt® cake sits, the better it tastes. The nutty taste of the amaretto and the rich smoky bourbon makes this a perfect fall dessert. Also, keep in mind that this cake contains alcohol and is for adults only. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Provided by Sandra Garth

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Amaretto

Time 2h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups cake flour, sifted
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup amaretto liqueur
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla bean paste and almond extract and mix in.
  • Whisk the sifted cake flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add flour mixture to the bowl with the butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with amaretto and sour cream.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds into the bottom of the prepared tube pan. Pour batter on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes; turn it out onto a wire rack to cool another 15 minutes.
  • Use a toothpick or the tines of a fork to poke holes around the top of the cake and spoon bourbon over the cake. Cool another 15 minutes and transfer cake to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.8 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 46.6 g

AMARETTO SOUR CREAM CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by pammons

Number Of Ingredients 18

Glaze:
2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup browns sugar, packed
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup ground pecans
1 package pillsbury pudding, butter cake mix
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Amaretto
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 Tablespoons Cocoa
2 Tablespoon Amaretto
1 Tablespoon Butter, softened
1 Tablespoon Corn Syrup
2 Teaspoon Water
2 Teaspoon Ground Pecans
6 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Grease a 10" tube pan generously. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add brown sugar, beat until stiff peaks form, about 3 min. Fold in coconut and pecans. Spread meringue mixture on bottom and sides of prepared pan, to within 1" of top of pan. In a large bowl blend cake mix, sour cream, amaretto, water, eggs, and 2 egg yolkf at low speed on electric mixer until moistened, beat 2 min. at high speed. Pour batter evenly into meringue lined pan. Bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 35 to 65 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool uprights in pan 10 min., loosen sides and invert onto serving plate. Cool completely. In a small bowl, blend powdered sugar, cocoa, amaretto, butter, corn syrup, and water until smooth. Spoon over top of cake, some to ride down sides. Sprinkle with ground pecans; garnish with cherries.

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.

AMARETTO RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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There's a good reason why this cherished recipe was handed down to me by a relative. It's a keeper! The amaretto and ricotta make for a truly unique dessert. -Isabel Neuman, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2-3/4 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup amaretto
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
5 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons amaretto
GARNISH:
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Line a strainer or colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place ricotta in prepared strainer; cover ricotta with sides of cheesecloth. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove ricotta from cheesecloth; discard liquid in bowl., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and amaretto. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and drained ricotta until smooth. Beat in amaretto mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended., Pour into a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until center is almost set, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Let stand 5 minutes on a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer., Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan., For garnish, place corn syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, until warm, about 10 seconds. Add cranberries; toss to coat. Place sugar in a small bowl; add cranberries and toss to coat. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set, about 1 hour., Top cheesecake with almonds and sugared cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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

Tips and Conclusion

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter mix together more smoothly and evenly, resulting in a more tender and flavorful cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, making the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking. Opening the door can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

The Amaretto Sour Cream Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake 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 it perfectly complements the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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