Mini Chocolate Amaretti Cakes Recipe

Name: Mini Chocolate Amaretti Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray; 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup slivered almonds; 1 cup baby amaretti cookies (about 2 ounces); 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 4 large eggs; Unsweetened cocoa powder, for sifting; Special Equipment: mini cupcake pans

Servings: persons

Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup baby amaretti cookies (about 2 ounces)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
4 large eggs
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for sifting
Special Equipment: mini cupcake pans

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Spray mini cupcake pans with the nonstick spray.
3
Refrigerate.
4
Microwave the chocolate until melted and smooth, stirring every 20 seconds, for about 1 minute.
5
Combine the almonds and cookies in processor.
6
Pulse until the almonds and cookies are finely ground.
7
Transfer the nut mixture to a medium bowl.
8
Add the butter and sugar to the processor and blend until creamy and smooth.
9
Add the grated orange zest and pulse briefly, until incorporated.
10
Add the eggs 1 at a time.
11
Blend until the eggs are incorporated.
12
Clean the sides of the mixing bowl and blend again.
13
Add the nut mixture and melted chocolate.
14
Pulse until blended.
15
Clean the sides of the bowl.
16
Blend again.
17
Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
18
Bake until the center puffs and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 8 to 10 minutes.
19
Cool in the pans for 10 to 15 minutes.
20
Transfer mini cakes to a platter.
21
Sift the cocoa powder over and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray, 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup slivered almonds, 1 cup baby amaretti cookies (about 2 ounces), and more.

Yes, Mini Chocolate Amaretti Cakes 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.

Mini Chocolate Amaretti Cakes

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