ALMOND PRALINE CAKES

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Cute and chocolaty, these mini cakes are moist and rich with a crunchy almond crust. "The original recipe was so good that I just had to pare it down, and the new recipe is still delicious without a lot of leftovers," Kendra Doss relates from Smithville, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 cup chopped almonds
BATTER:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
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 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour into four 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with almonds; set aside. , In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spoon over almonds. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of ramekins to loosen. Invert cakes onto dessert plates. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Haider Annas
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These cakes are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Isa Scooter593
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I'm not a fan of pralines, but I loved these cakes. The almond flavor is subtle and the cakes are moist and fluffy.


Mintu Miya
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These cakes are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. They're sure to be a hit at your next party.


Khalil Daniels
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I made these cakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Efe Patrick
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These cakes are beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Emmanuel Chikomu
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I was a bit skeptical about the almond praline filling, but it turned out to be the perfect complement to the cake. It's sweet and nutty, and it adds a lovely texture.


John Nichols
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These cakes are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and decadent.


Gaming with Captain
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I've made these cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Samir Rawal
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Wow! These cakes are amazing! The almond praline filling is to die for.


Hanzla Ramzan
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cakes turned out perfectly. The instructions were easy to follow and the results were impressive.


Check asad Kamboh
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These almond praline cakes were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the almond praline filling and the moist, tender cake was absolutely divine.