Nutcracker Sweet Recipe

Name: Nutcracker Sweet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares); 1 cup finely chopped almonds; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated; 6 eggs,; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; Grated semisweet chocolate, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated
6 eggs,
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Grated semisweet chocolate, optional

1
Combine the crumbs, almonds and chocolate; set aside.
2
In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and remaining sugar.
4
In another bowl, beat egg yolks, oil and extract. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Stir in crumb mixture. Fold in egg white. Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans lined with greased waxed paper. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Carefully remove waxed paper; cool completely.
5
In a bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Add extract; beat until stiff peaks form. Split cake layers in half horizontally; spread almond cream over each layer. Stack on a serving plate. (Do not frost sides of cake.)
6
Garnish with grated semisweet chocolate if desired. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares), 1 cup finely chopped almonds, 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated, 6 eggs,, and more.

Yes, Nutcracker Sweet falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutcracker Sweet

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