Zuccotto Mandorla Recipe

Name: Zuccotto Mandorla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) pkg. sponge cake mix or about 1 1/4 lb. baked sponge cake; 1/4 c. brandy; 1/2 c. Muscatel or other sweet wine; 1 1/4 c. blanched almonds, coarsely chopped; 3 c. whipping cream; 1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar; 5 oz. (5 sq.) unsweetened chocolate, grated; 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract; cocoa; finely chopped almonds

Servings: persons

1
Bake cake as package directs.
2
Cool and cut cake into slices about 1/2-inch thick.
3
Sprinkle brandy and wine over cake.
4
Spread almonds in shallow pan and toast in 400u00b0 oven 5 to 8 minutes or until golden.
5
Whip the cream with sugar until very stiff.
6
(Place towel over mixture if it splatters.)
7
Fold almonds, chocolate and vanilla into cream.
8
Line a 3-quart round mixing bowl with foil and butter well.
9
Place about 3/4 of cake slices all around the side of bowl.
10
Fill bowl with whipped cream mixture and make a layer of the remaining cake on top.
11
Cover with foil and chill for at least 24 hours before serving.
12
Invert pudding from bowl; remove foil and sieve cocoa over top.
13
Sprinkle with finely chopped almonds.

1608

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 (12 oz.) pkg. sponge cake mix or about 1 1/4 lb. baked sponge cake, 1/4 c. brandy, 1/2 c. Muscatel or other sweet wine, 1 1/4 c. blanched almonds, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Zuccotto Mandorla 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zuccotto Mandorla

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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