Italian Sour Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Italian Sour Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs separated; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed; 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur; 1 cup coconut; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup pecans ground; 2 large eggs; 1 package cake mix; 1 cup powdered sugar sifted; 1 tablespoon corn syrup, light; 2 tablespoon cocoa powder; 3 teaspoon water; 2 tablespoon amaretto liqueur; 2 teaspoon pecans ground; 1 tablespoon butter softened; 6 each maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

2 large eggs separated
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup pecans ground
2 large eggs
1 package cake mix
1 cup powdered sugar sifted
1 tablespoon corn syrup, light
2 tablespoon cocoa powder
3 teaspoon water
2 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
2 teaspoon pecans ground
1 tablespoon butter softened
6 each maraschino cherries

1
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Generously grease a 10 inch tube pan.
3
In a small bowl, beat 2 egg whites until foamy.
4
Gradually add brown sugar; beat until stiff peaks form about 3 minutes.
5
Fold in coconut and 1/2 cup ground pecans.
6
Spread meringue on bottom and up sides of pan to within 1 inch of top.
7
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, 1/2 cup amaretto, 1/2 cup water, eggs and 2 egg-yolks at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
8
Pour batter into pan.
9
Bake at 350F (180C) for 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool upright in pan for 10 minutes; loosen sides and invert onto serving plate.
11
Cool completely.
12
In a small bowl, blend powdered sugar, cocoa, 2 Tb amaretto, butter, corn syrup and 2 to 4 teaspoon water until of desired spreading consistency.
13
Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides.
14
Garnish with ground pecans and cherries.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs separated, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed, 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur, and more.

Yes, 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.

Italian Sour Cream Cake

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