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Chocolate-amaretto Layer Cake Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c unsalted butter .
  • 12 tbsps amaretto liqueur .
  • 1/4 c whipping cream .
  • 3/4 tsp almond extract .
  • 1 1/3 c water .
  • vegetable oil cooking spray .
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil .
  • 3 c semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 18 oz) .
  • 2/3 c sour cream .
  • 1 c powdered sugar .
  • 1 c slivered almonds, toasted .
  • 3 large eggs .
  • 1 (18 1/4 oz) package devil's food cake mix

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 350°F Spray three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray.
  • Step #2 Combine cake mix, 3 tbsps amaretto, oil, 1 1/3 c water, eggs, & 1/2 tsp almond extract in large bowl; whisk until well mixed.
  • Step #3 Mix in 1 c chocolate chips.
  • Step #4 Divide batter among prepared pans.
  • Step #5 Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 mins.
  • Step #6 Cool cakes in pans 10 mins.
  • Step #7 Run knife around pan sides.
  • Step #8 Turn cakes out onto racks; cool completely.
  • Step #9 Brush each cake layer with 2 tbsps amaretto.
  • Step #10 Combine butter & cream in medium saucepan.
  • Step #11 Stir over medium-low heat until butter melts & mixture comes to simmer.
  • Step #12 Remove from heat.
  • Step #13 Add remaining 2 c chocolate chips & whisk until melted.
  • Step #14 Mix in remaining 3 tbsps amaretto.
  • Step #15 Cool until barely lukewarm, about 5 mins.
  • Step #16 Whisk in sour cream & remaining 1/4 tsp almond extract, then powdered sugar.
  • Step #17 Refrigerate frosting just until thick enough to spread, whisking every once in awhile, about 10 mins.
  • Step #18 Place 1 cake layer on platter; spread 1/3 c frosting over; top this with second cake layer; spread 1/3 c frosting over; top this with third cake layer; spread remaining frosting over top & sides of cake.
  • Step #19 Press nuts around bottom 2 inches of cake.
  • Step #20 Chill 2 hrs.
  • Step #21 (Can be made 2 days ahead.
  • Step #22 Cover up with cake dome; keep chilled.
  • Step #23 ) **Cook time does not include cooling time or chill time.
  • Enjoy the Chocolate-Amaretto Layer Cake recipe

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