Amaretto Cake With Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Name: Amaretto Cake With Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup amaretto; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 3 cups sugar; 6 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/3 cups butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 7-1/2 to 8 cups confectioners' sugar; 2/3 cup amaretto; Optional decorations: Toasted sliced almonds, milk chocolate M&M's and melted chocolate

Servings: persons

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup amaretto
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
7-1/2 to 8 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup amaretto
Optional decorations: Toasted sliced almonds, milk chocolate M&M's and melted chocolate

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Line bottoms of three greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper.
2
In a bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk sour cream, milk and amaretto until blended. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beating well after each addition.
3
Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
4
In a large bowl, beat butter, vanilla and salt until creamy. Beat in enough confectioners' sugar, alternately with amaretto, to reach desired consistency. Reserve 2/3 cup frosting for piping.
5
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting.
6
Pipe reserved frosting around bottom edge of cake. If desired, decorate cake with flowers, using almonds for petals and M&M's for the centers. Pipe designs on frosting with melted chocolate as desired.

2431

kcal

Calories

Fat

389

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Amaretto Cake With Buttercream Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amaretto Cake With Buttercream Frosting

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Variations & substitutions

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