Campanile Chocolate Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Campanile Chocolate Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 12 oz butter; 1 1/2 cup sugar; 16oz almond paste; 8 eggs; 9oz cocoa powder, sifted; GLAZE; 2 lbs Valhrona Caraque chocolate, chopped; 1 1/2 lbs butter; 1/2 cup corn syrup; 1/2 cup brandy or rum; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

CAKE
12 oz butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
16oz almond paste
8 eggs
9oz cocoa powder, sifted
GLAZE
2 lbs Valhrona Caraque chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 lbs butter
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup brandy or rum
1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted

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["CAKE", "1. In a mixer cream the butter and sugar till white and fluffy.", "", "2. Crumble and add the almond paste piece by piece. Does not have to be completely blended in.", "", "3. Add eggs and mix.", "", "4. Add sifted cocoa and mix. Divide mixture among two sprayed 8' x 1 1/2"" rings, spreading. Batter will even out while baking. Bake at 325 approx. 15 minutes. Watch carefully, outside and center should feel firm.", "", "5. Chill the cakes and then glaze with bottom up.", "", "", "GLAZE", "1. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler.", "", "2. Stir in corn syrup and off heat stir in brandy.", "", "ASSEMBLY", "1. Put cakes on a cardboard and trim it to exact size of cake. Ladle glaze onto cake while hoLding over a bowl. It should be a very thin layer to fill the holes. Tap the cake on the counter to settle the glaze.", "", "2. Chill till firm, then ladle a second layer of glaze. Be sure there are no legs on the sides. Chill till tacky then apply almonds to sides of cake."]

4575

kcal

Calories

372

Fat

287

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 12 oz butter, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 16oz almond paste, and more.

Yes, Campanile Chocolate Almond 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.

Campanile Chocolate Almond Cake

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