CHOCOLATY ALMOND CAKE
"I love to have family over for the holidays and serve this requested dessert," says Margaret Malinowski of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. "It's a recipe that I believe is good enough to be printed in the finest food magazine--Taste of Home!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar and cocoa, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Spread about 2 tablespoons jam over each cake layer. , Place one cake on a serving plate. Spread with 1-1/2 cups whipped cream mixture; drizzle with remaining jam. Top with remaining cake layer; spread the remaining whipped cream mixture over top and sides of cake. Press almonds onto sides and top of cake. Garnish with raspberries and mint. Store in the refrigerator.
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glenn herbert
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and almond. It was also very moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mabu Zuma
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate and almond flavors were perfect together. It was also very moist and fluffy.
Rabbi Hossain
[email protected]This cake was delicious! It was the perfect dessert for my birthday party. Everyone loved it.
Unitex Company
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
Kamran Khalil
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The chocolate and almond flavors were perfect together. It was also very moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Aongshenu Marma
[email protected]I loved this cake! It was so moist and flavorful. I've already made it twice and it's a hit every time.
Fares Kassahun
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The almond flavor was a nice touch. I'll definitely be making it again.
David Lofemba
[email protected]This cake was delicious! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and almond. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mick Justine
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Abishek Chy
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
Uzair Khokhar
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The almond flavor was a nice touch.
Rachael Govender
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The chocolate and almond flavors were perfect together. It was also very moist and fluffy.
Derek Sunny
[email protected]This cake was a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.
MUHMMAD KAMRAN
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.
Nikkiel Chetty
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Neo Mashilo
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The chocolate and almond flavors go together perfectly. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Raju Raut
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
sali lola
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the almond flavor was a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.