Chocolate Amaretto Cake Recipe

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Chocolate Amaretto Cake
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F Spray three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. Toss 1 cup of chocolate chips in with 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into batter.
  4. Divide batter among prepared pans. (the layers will be thin).
  5. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes.
  6. Run knife around pan sides. Turn cakes out onto racks; cool completely. Brush each cake layer with 2 tablespoons amaretto.
  7. Combine butter and cream in medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until butter melts and mixture comes to simmer.
  8. Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 cups chocolate chips and whisk until melted.
  9. Mix in remaining 3 tablespoons amaretto. Cool until barely lukewarm, about 5 minutes.
  10. Whisk in sour cream and remaining 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, then powdered sugar.
  11. Refrigerate frosting just until thick enough to spread, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  12. 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. (concentrate most of the frosting on the top of the cake)
  13. Press nuts around the sides of the cake. Chill at leat 2 hours.
  14. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome; keep chilled.).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 908.68 Kcal (3804 kJ)
Calories from fat 495.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.05g 85%
Cholesterol 62.67mg 21%
Sodium 471.37mg 20%
Potassium 1082.72mg 23%
Total Carbs 95.37g 32%
Sugars 58.82g 235%
Dietary Fiber 4.88g 20%
Protein 11.16g 22%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 93.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 414.44 Kcal (1735 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.11g 85%
Cholesterol 28.58mg 21%
Sodium 214.99mg 20%
Potassium 493.81mg 23%
Total Carbs 43.5g 32%
Sugars 26.83g 235%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 20%
Protein 5.09g 22%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 42.8mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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