How to make it

  • Spray a 1 1/2-quart bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bowl with plastic wrap. Cut the pound cake crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Cut each slice diagonally in half, forming 2 triangles. Line the bottom and sides of the prepared bowl with the cake triangles. Brush some of the brandy over the cake triangles lining the bowl. Reserve the extra triangles.
  • Stir the chocolate in a large metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly. Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup of cream in another large bowl until it is thick and fluffy. Fold 1/4 of the whipped cream into the chocolate. Fold half of the remaining whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the remaining whipped cream. Spread the chocolate cream over the cake, covering completely and creating a well in the center. Cover and refrigerate if not assembling cake right away.
  • In another clean large bowl, add the remaining 1 cup of cream and almond extract. Using an electric mixer with clean beaters, beat on medium speed and gradually add the powdered sugar. Beat until firm peaks form. Fold in the nuts. Spoon the cream mixture into the center of the well of the filling.
  • Brush the remaining cake slices with brandy and arrange them, brandy side down, over the cake, covering the filling completely and trimming to fit, if necessary. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Invert the cake onto a platter. Remove the bowl and the plastic wrap. Sift the cocoa powder over and serve.

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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    been holding out havent you what a womderful cake high5 thanks bunches
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  • petsitter75 15 years ago
    this sounds great! i love to make these kinds of desserts easy to do ahead .i have some good trifle recipes also-looking forward to making this! Barb
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    choclytcandy ate it and said...
    thanks for the post--this a great recipe
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  • canzi 15 years ago
    Thank you. :)
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    " It was excellent "
    notyourmomma ate it and said...
    This is unbelievably awesome. Wonderful stuff, great post.
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  • jett2whit 16 years ago
    Wow - this one sounds & looks great! The kitty in my avatar is our "Little Mama" kitty. She's been a part of our family for 11 years. Hope you all have a great day today. Thanks for stopping by!
    Jett
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    " It was excellent "
    greekgirrrl ate it and said...
    Mmmmmmm!
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  • recipediva 16 years ago
    Yumm
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  • shecooks4u 16 years ago
    Thanks for the comment on my meatballs! I love this recipe...pound cake made into something else always works perfectly! Yum Yum
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  • canzi 16 years ago
    After trying your Cannoli Cake, I thought you might like this one. I'm glad you found it. It is really good!!
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  • henrie 16 years ago
    Sounds decadent, I see you like desserts too. Thanks for sharing your recipe, I think it would impress dinner guests.
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    " It was excellent "
    paprikamama ate it and said...
    oh this sounds sooooo delish.....Ive gotta try it.. Thanks
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    " It was excellent "
    gwencampbell ate it and said...
    A wonderful dessert to impress friends and taste buds!!
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