Amaretto Cake
Amaretto is an Italian liqueur with a sweet almond flavor that is often used in desserts.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Amaretto Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the amaretto liqueur and milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the batter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 43g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.