CHOCOLATE-AMARETTO LAYER CAKE
Categories Cake Milk/Cream Chocolate Dessert Bake Almond Amaretto Chill Sour Cream Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. 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. Mix in 1 cup chocolate chips. Divide batter among prepared pans.
- 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. Press nuts around bottom 2 inches of cake. Chill 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome; keep chilled.)
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Daila Dominguez
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a chocolate amaretto layer cake. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
KRISHNA_FJX
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I would add more butter to the cake batter next time.
Alex Garcia
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Paige thomas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The amaretto flavor added a nice touch, and the cake was moist and flavorful.
MD Onu
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
Mteto Polo
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best chocolate cake she's ever had.
Md Sakhb
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate and amaretto flavors are perfectly balanced. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is light and airy.
Syed Azmath786
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Tabasum Naz
[email protected]This is my new go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy.
Hayden Crafte
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! I was really impressed with how moist and flavorful it was. The frosting was also delicious.
Laluox Jamali
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this cake again.
kiorkis Tilo
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I would add more butter to the cake batter next time.
sadeel nidal
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Hal Galbreath
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The amaretto flavor added a nice touch, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this cake again.
Musa Marwat1122
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. I was worried that the amaretto flavor would be too strong, but it was just right. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy.
Tshewang Lhamo
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Mausam Xettri
[email protected]I used dark chocolate instead of semisweet, and it turned out really well. The cake was still moist and flavorful, but the dark chocolate gave it a more intense flavor.
Kamran Latif
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for special occasions, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert.
Fahad Sethar
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the subtle hint of amaretto. It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.