Almond Cake with Amaretto Filling

September 14, 2013

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This cake is an almond lovers dream with an amaretto filling and an almond buttercream icing!

2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/4 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/2 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 recipe Amaretto Filling (recipe follows)
1 recipe Almond Buttercream Icing (recipe follows)
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1 (.25-ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup reserved almond cream
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with nonstick baking spray with flour. (Or butter and flour each pan.) 2) In a large saucepan, bring cream to a simmer over medium heat. Add...
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Nutritions

Calories
785

Sodium
657mg
27% DV

Fat
48g
74% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
73g
25% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV