Amaretto Italian Sour Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Amaretto Italian Sour Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs, separated; 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup coconut; 1/2 cup pecans, ground; 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package butter recipe cake mix (pudding included); 1 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup Amaretto; 1/4 cup water; 2 eggs; GLAZE; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 2 tablespoons Amaretto; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1 tablespoon corn syrup; 2 -4 teaspoons water; 2 teaspoons ground pecans; 6 maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup pecans, ground
1 (18 1/2 ounce) package butter recipe cake mix (pudding included)
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup Amaretto
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
GLAZE
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon corn syrup
2 -4 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons ground pecans
6 maraschino cherries

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F Using 2 tablespoons shortening, generously grease a 10-inch tube pan.
2
In small bowl, beat 2 egg whites, until foamy. Gradually add brown sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Fold in coconut and ground pecans. Spread meringue on bottom and sides of pan to within 1-inch of top of pan.
3
In large bowl, blend cake mix, sour cream, amaretto, water, eggs and 2 yolks at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed. pour batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4
Cool upright in pan for 10 minutes. Loosen sides and invert onto serving plate. Cool completely.
5
GLAZE:.
6
In a small bowl, blend powdered sugar, cocoa, amaretto, butter, corn syrup and water until smooth. Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides of cake. Sprinkle with ground pecans. Garnish with cherries.

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* 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.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, separated, 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 cup coconut, 1/2 cup pecans, ground, and more.

Yes, Amaretto Italian Sour Cream Cake 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.

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Amaretto Italian Sour Cream Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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