Recipe

Zucotto Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Canzi / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago This dessert is fun and easy to make. The final result is a fancy looking dome made out of pound cake. The inside is a combination of whipped cream, chocolate and almond. Prep:30m Cook:5m Servings:8	Canzi
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Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray

1 (12-ounce) loaf pound cake

1/4 cup brandy

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

2 cups chilled whipping cream

1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, coarsely crumbled

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

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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Comments

gwencampbell 1 year, 3 months ago said:
A wonderful dessert to impress friends and taste buds!!

paprikamama 1 year ago said:
Oh this sounds sooooo delish.....Ive gotta try it.. Thanks

henrie 10 months, 1 week ago said:
Sounds decadent, I see you like desserts too. Thanks for sharing your recipe, I think it would impress dinner guests.

canzi 10 months, 1 week ago said:
After trying your Cannoli Cake, I thought you might like this one. I'm glad you found it. It is really good!!

shecooks4u 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Thanks for the comment on my meatballs! I love this recipe...pound cake made into something else always works perfectly! Yum Yum

recipediva 9 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Yumm

greekgirrrl 5 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Mmmmmmm!

jett2whit 5 months, 1 week ago said:
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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