ALMOND CHOCOLATE CAKES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Almond Chocolate Cakes image

I serve this variation of chocolate cake often and it is always a hit. It is almost like a steamed pudding, served warm and topped with whipped cream or ice cream. The chocolate-praline flavor comes through nicely.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
BATTER:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, butter and cream; divide between two greased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Sprinkle with almonds. , In a small bowl, beat sugar and butter until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Divide between ramekins. Place on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto dessert plates. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837 calories, Fat 37g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 118g carbohydrate (89g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Sharmila Siwakoti
[email protected]

I can't wait to try these cakes! They look so delicious.


Lionel Craan
[email protected]

These cakes are a great way to use up leftover egg whites and almond flour.


Faith Kavoi
[email protected]

I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cakes are now my go-to dessert.


Chris Shayi
[email protected]

These cakes are perfect for a special occasion.


Unais Khan
[email protected]

These cakes are a great way to impress your guests. They're so elegant and delicious.


Bridget ann Budk
[email protected]

These cakes are so delicious! I love the almond flavor and the texture is perfect.


Laniesha Lynch
[email protected]

These cakes are a bit too bland for my taste. I think I might add some more sugar or vanilla next time.


Newton bwire Odero
[email protected]

I made these cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Adem Drine
[email protected]

These cakes are perfect for a quick and easy dessert.


Suzzy Mensah
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of almond, but these cakes were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


Ndimwabuke samson
[email protected]

These cakes are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Asif faqeer Asiffaqeer
[email protected]

I love these cakes! They're so moist and flavorful. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.


Thisara Deshan
[email protected]

These cakes were really easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Elizabeth Chifodya
[email protected]

I found these cakes to be a bit dry. I think I might add some more butter or oil next time.


Md Jihadul islam
[email protected]

These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


MITHSAÏDA Gabriel
[email protected]

I made these cakes for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best almond cakes they had ever had.


David A. Kerns II
[email protected]

These cakes are so light and fluffy! The almond flavor is subtle but it really adds a nice touch.


Rodrick Ware
[email protected]

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.


Olivia Isabella
[email protected]

These almond cakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the almond flavor really came through. I will definitely be making them again.