Best 7 Chocolate Amaretto Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Chocolate Amaretto Frosting, a symphony of rich chocolate and nutty amaretto flavors that will elevate your desserts to new heights. This versatile frosting is the perfect complement to a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, adding a layer of sophistication and decadence to any sweet treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating this luscious frosting. From the basic Chocolate Amaretto Frosting to variations like the Boozy Chocolate Amaretto Frosting, Chocolate Amaretto Cream Cheese Frosting, and Chocolate Amaretto Buttercream Frosting, this article has a frosting recipe for every taste and occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious adventure together!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AMARETTO BUTTER FROSTING



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Put the crowning touch on cupcakes with this rich and buttery Amaretto topper. -Anette Stevens, Olds, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 to 3 tablespoons Amaretto

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and butter. Add 3 tablespoons cream and 2 tablespoons Amaretto; beat until smooth. Add remaining cream and Amaretto if needed to achieve spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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.

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CHOCOLATE AMARETTO CAKE



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Whomever you serve this to will think you SLAVED but this is so easy and delicious!! This is an incredibly moist, intensely chocolate cake, perfect for chocoholics. Does not taste like a 'box' cake at all! The original recipe is from Bon Apetit magazine but I had read the reviews on epicuirious and made some of the suggested adjustments. Turns out perfect with very little effort!

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 tablespoons amaretto liqueur (divided)
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 18 ounces)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Combine cake mix, 1 1/3 cups water, eggs, oil, 3 tablespoons amaretto, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in large bowl; whisk until well blended.
  • Toss 1 cup of chocolate chips in with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into batter.
  • Divide batter among prepared pans. (the layers will be thin).
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes.
  • Run knife around pan sides. Turn cakes out onto racks; cool completely. Brush each cake layer with 2 tablespoons amaretto.
  • Combine butter and cream in medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until butter melts and mixture comes to simmer.
  • Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 cups chocolate chips and whisk until melted.
  • Mix in remaining 3 tablespoons amaretto. Cool until barely lukewarm, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in sour cream and remaining 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, then powdered sugar.
  • Refrigerate frosting just until thick enough to spread, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 1/3 cup frosting over. Top with second cake layer. Spread 1/3 cup frosting over. Top with third cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. (concentrate most of the frosting on the top of the cake)
  • Press nuts around the sides of the cake. Chill at leat 2 hours.
  • (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome; keep chilled.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.2, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 387.5, Carbohydrate 77.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 54.9, Protein 9.2

CHOCOLATE SFORMATO WITH AMARETTO WHIP CREAM



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups whole milk, divided
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 packet gelatin
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (12-ounce) bag bittersweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon almond liqueur (recommended: Amaretto)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining 1/2 cup cold milk and let dissolve for 2 minutes. Combine the cold milk and gelatin with the hot milk and sugar. Stir to dissolve the gelatin, about 5 minutes. (Heat the milk gently if the gelatin is not dissolving easily.) When the gelatin is dissolved combine the eggs with the warm milk, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or small pitcher.
  • Meanwhile, melt the chocolate over a double boiler. When the chocolate is melted gradually combine the milk and egg mixture with the melted chocolate, stirring between each addition to create a smooth chocolate mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with the almonds. Place the casserole dish in a larger dish or roasting pan. Add hot water to the outer pan until the water comes halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the sides are firm and the center is jiggles slightly, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, whip the cream to soft peaks in a medium bowl using a whisk or electric hand mixer. Add the sugar and almond liqueur and whip to combine. Spoon the sformato into individual serving bowls and dollop the top with the almond liqueur whip cream.

CHOCOLATE AMARETTO CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese (low-fat or fat free can be used)
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
5 teaspoons cornstarch
3 extra large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup Amaretto
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon Amaretto
chocolate-covered almonds, for garnish

Steps:

  • For crust: Mix together in small bowl. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9" springform pan.
  • For Cheesecake: In mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar, sour cream, and cornstarch. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla extract. Remove 3/4 cup of mixture to separate bowl and stir in cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons sugar. Set aside. Stir amaretto and almond extract into the remaining mixture.
  • Pour half the amaretto mixture over the crust. Spoon half of the cocoa mixture over the amaretto mixture. Pour remaining amaretto mixture over the cocoa mixture. Top with remaining cocoa mixture. Using a knife and without disturbing the crust, swirl the blade through the batter to create the marble effect.
  • Bake at 425 F for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 225 F and bake for 1 hour or till the center no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove the cake from the over and run a knife around the inside edge of the pan. Chill, uncovered, overnight.
  • For Topping: In small bowl beat whipping cream and amaretto with mixer until stiff peaks form. Pipe whipped cream around the edge of cheesecake. Garnish with chocolate covered almonds.
  • Chill till serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.1, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 146.3, Sodium 237.3, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 16.4, Protein 5.6

CHOCOLATE AMARETTO ICE CREAM



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Make and share this Chocolate Amaretto Ice Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups milk
3/4 cup cocoa
1 cup light corn syrup
5 eggs
2 cups sugar
4 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine 2 cups of milk, cocoa and corn syrup.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cool.
  • Beat eggs until foamy and gradually beat is sugar.
  • Add cocoa mixture.
  • Stir in remaining 2 cups of milk, whipping cream and liqueur blending well.
  • Chill serval hours or overnight.
  • Freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

WHITE CHOCOLATE AMARETTO CAKE



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This white chocolate and almond delight will have your guests reeling. Although it looks intimidating, it is an easy and delicious holiday treat.

Provided by C. Goff

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Amaretto

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 (3.3 ounce) package instant white chocolate pudding mix
½ cup cold water
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup amaretto liqueur
¼ teaspoon almond extract
½ cup butter
¼ cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ cup amaretto liqueur
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla frosting
¼ cup blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 10 inch non-stick Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, pudding mix, 1/2 cup of cold water, oil, 1/2 cup amaretto and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Blend well for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Pour batter into prepared 10 inch Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes to an hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from oven, and use an ice pick or skewer to make as many holes as possible into the cake. Apply glaze while cake is still warm. Slowly and patiently drizzle glaze over cake, including the edges and center of Bundt pan. Allow cake to cool in the pan for at least 2 hours.
  • To make the glaze: Combine butter, sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 cup amaretto in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Topping: Lightly toast slivered almonds in the oven. This will take 5 to 10 minutes. Stir frequently and be careful not to burn. Heat 1/4 cup of the prepared frosting in the microwave for 10 seconds, to soften. Place the cake on serving dish and use a spoon to drizzle the softened frosting over the cake. Scatter toasted almonds over cake before frosting cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4 calories, Carbohydrate 87.6 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 456.9 mg, Sugar 69.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your frosting will taste. Use real butter, pure cocoa powder, and fresh amaretto liqueur.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the frosting, making it smooth and creamy. Make sure to use softened butter so that it creams easily.
  • Add the amaretto liqueur and almond extract gradually: This will help to prevent the frosting from curdling. Add the liquids one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Don't overbeat the frosting: Overbeating the frosting can make it grainy. Once the frosting is smooth and creamy, stop beating it.
  • Chill the frosting before using: This will help it to firm up and make it easier to spread. You can chill the frosting for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.

Conclusion:

Chocolate amaretto frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With its rich chocolate flavor and hint of almond, chocolate amaretto frosting is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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