Amaretto-Pecan Cornmeal Cake Recipe

Name: Amaretto-Pecan Cornmeal Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. margarine or butter, softened; 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 3/4 c. packed brown sugar; 5 eggs; 1 c. sour cream; 1/2 c. Amaretto liqueur; 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. cornmeal; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt (optional); 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans; Amaretto glaze (recipe follows); Pecan halves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 c. margarine or butter, softened
1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
5 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. Amaretto liqueur
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cornmeal
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
Amaretto glaze (recipe follows)
Pecan halves for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Generously grease and flour 10-inch fluted tube pan with a small amount of shortening.
3
Beat together margarine and sugars in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Blend in sour cream and Amaretto.
6
Sift together dry ingredients.
7
Add to margarine mixture, mixing until well blended.
8
Stir in pecans.
9
Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly to edges.
10
Bake 65 to 70 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (surface will appear slightly wet in center).
11
Cool cake in pan on wire rack 10 minutes.
12
Loosen edges and remove to rack to cool completely.
13
Prepare Amaretto glaze.
14
Drizzle over cake.
15
Garnish, if desired.
16
Store tightly covered.

2331

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

247

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. margarine or butter, softened, 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar, 3/4 c. packed brown sugar, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Amaretto-Pecan Cornmeal 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.

Amaretto-Pecan Cornmeal Cake

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