Chocolate Amaretto Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Amaretto Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature; 3 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 1/4 cup Amaretto; 2 cups flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup buttermilk; confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1/4 cup Amaretto
2 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1
Position an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F
3
Grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
4
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter.
5
Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
6
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Add the Amaretto, beat to blend.
8
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.
9
Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until evenly blended.
10
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
11
Bake for 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
12
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
13
Remove the cake from the pan to a rack to cool completely.
14
Dust with confectioner's sugar.
15
Great with real whipped cream.

2032

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

208

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature, 3 cups sugar, 5 eggs, 1/4 cup Amaretto, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Amaretto Pound 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.

Chocolate Amaretto Pound Cake

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