Miniature Amaretto Cakes Recipe

Name: Miniature Amaretto Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 3/4 c. sugar; 1/4 c. Amaretto; 1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1/3 c. sugar; 1/4 c. water; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup; 1/2 c. Amaretto

Servings: persons

3/4 c. butter
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. Amaretto
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/2 c. Amaretto

1
Generously grease and flour six 4-inch fluted tube pans or one 6-cup fluted tube pan.
2
Let butter and eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3
In a small mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and nutmeg.
4
In a large mixer bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
5
Beat on medium-high speed, adding the 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, about 6 minutes or until mixture is very light and fluffy. Stir in the 1/4 cup Amaretto, lemon peel and vanilla.
6
Add eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition, scraping bowl often.
7
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on medium-low speed just until combined.
8
Pour batter into prepared pans.
9
Bake in a 325u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes for the 4-inch pans (40 to 45 minutes for the 6-cup fluted pan) or until a toothpick inserted near the center(s) comes out clean.
10
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
11
Remove from cake pans.
12
Cool thoroughly on racks. Prick fluted top and sides of each cake generously with tines of a fork.

1047

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. butter, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Miniature Amaretto 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.

Miniature Amaretto Cakes

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