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Zucotto Recipe


Zucotto Recipe
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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.

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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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Invert the cake onto a platter. Remove the bowl and the plastic wrap. Sift the cocoa powder over and serve.

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A wonderful dessert to impress friends and taste buds!!


Oh this sounds sooooo delish.....Ive gotta try it.. Thanks


Sounds decadent, I see you like desserts too. Thanks for sharing your recipe, I think it would impress dinner guests.


After trying your Cannoli Cake, I thought you might like this one. I'm glad you found it. It is really good!!


Thanks for the comment on my meatballs! I love this recipe...pound cake made into something else always works perfectly! Yum Yum


Yumm


Mmmmmmm!


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


This is unbelievably awesome. Wonderful stuff, great post.


Thank you. :)


Thanks for the post--this a great recipe


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


Been holding out havent you what a womderful cake high5 thanks bunches


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