Crisp layers of almond-filled meringue baked on top of cake layers, then sandwiched with whipped cream and drizzled with melted chocolate!
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 3 layer cake, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease and flour three 9" round cake pans.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cake:.
- Pour cake mix and ground almonds into a large bowl, add milk, oil and egg yolks. Beat on low speed until blended, then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Divide batter between the three prepared pans. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy, continue whisking gradually adding 1 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in sliced almonds.
- Spread mixture evenly over the cake batter in pans.
- Bake as directed on package, approximately 25 - 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
- Cool 20 minutes, remove from pans.
- Cool completely before you put the filling between the layers.
- Filling and decoration:.
- Whip cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Place one cake layer on serving plate; spread one half of the cream on cake layer. Put second layer on top, repeat the process and place third layer on top.
- Melt chocolate over low heat and stir in butter.
- Drizzle cake with chocolate mixture.
- Chill before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 951.4, Fat 59.6, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 201.5, Sodium 518.5, Carbohydrate 97.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 66.5, Protein 13.5
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Marvin Allison
[email protected]I was disappointed with this almond cake. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the meringue and whipped cream filling was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.
Vincent Karanja
[email protected]This almond cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe. Otherwise, the cake is moist and flavorful.
johnny straight
[email protected]This almond cake is delicious! The almond flavor is perfectly balanced, and the meringue and whipped cream filling is light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Victor Boy
[email protected]I'm not a fan of almond cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the meringue and whipped cream filling is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Oluwaseun Samuel
[email protected]I love almond cake, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the meringue and whipped cream filling is light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Arshid Ghafoor
[email protected]This almond cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a stunning cake that is sure to impress your guests. I highly recommend this recipe.
Phuti Phukubje
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because it seemed a bit complicated, but I'm so glad I did! The cake turned out amazing. It was moist and flavorful, and the meringue and whipped cream filling was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely
Samip Pradhan
[email protected]This is the best almond cake I've ever had! The meringue and whipped cream filling is light and fluffy, and the almond flavor is perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
M Rizwan Pervez (M.jani)
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this almond cake was surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and I had no trouble following them. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted even better than it looked.
Mh Sohag
[email protected]This almond cake is a showstopper! The combination of meringue, whipped cream, and almond flavor is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends loved it.