Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of amaretto and almond with this moist and decadent bundt cake. Topped with a luscious almond icing and optional sliced almonds, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Amaretto Cake:
- 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (173g) sour cream
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (60ml) amaretto
Almond Icing:
- 2 tbsp (28g) salted butter
- 1/3 cup (69g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 1/4 – 2 cups (144g-230g) powdered sugar, sifted
- Sliced almonds, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare bundt pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, almond extract, and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk and amaretto.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the almond icing: In a saucepan, melt butter and sugar. Stir in heavy cream, almond extract, and honey. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle icing over cooled cake and top with sliced almonds if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the amaretto with almond extract if preferred.
- For a stronger almond flavor, you can add chopped almonds to the cake batter.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before icing to prevent it from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg