This cake is by far the one most requested by my family and friends. It is a variation of the Yellow Pound Cake recipe. My mother-in-law requested I freeze the "hump" cake scraps for her to eat when she gets a craving! Even my kids love it.
- 1 box Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Classic Yellow Cake mix
- 1 box (4-serving size) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup amaretto liquor
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- Almond Buttercream Icing
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 pound confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-3 tablespoons amaretto liquor or water
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 2- 8-inch round pans with baking spray.
- Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, almond extract, amaretto and oil in large mixing bowl.
- Start on low speed for 20 seconds, then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Pour evenly into pans. Bake at 350 F for 35-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto cooling rack. Let cool completely before icing.
Buttercream directions:
- Beat butter on med-hi with electric mixer until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add almond extract and slowly add confectioner's sugar, mixing in between each addition.
- Add amaretto or water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Variations: May also top with some toasted almond slices. Spread a layer of seedless raspberry preserves in between the layers instead of the buttercream for a fruity surprise.
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Comment by: gingerale (no discussions) on Jan 3, 2012 at 12:51 AM
Hi, I have a bride requesting for Amaretto Cake for tasting. This is my first time to make Amaretto and my question is; Will this cake sturdy enought to stacked them up to 4 tier? she was wanting roughly 150 servings. Please Help!!!....
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cakeweavers (1 discussion) on Apr 15, 2011 at 04:58 AM
I was desperate for a Amaretto Cake recipe, because I hadn't used mine in forever. Well I tried yours and it was a it!! I have a wedding booked because of your recipe. Thank you so much for saving me!!
Comment by: gingerale (no discussions) on Jan 3, 2012 at 12:54 AM
Hi cakeweavers,
I have a bride that want to taste Amaretto Cake, my question is: WIll this cake sturdy enough to stack them up to 4 tiers? This cake will be iced in buttercream. Please Help!!!!......
I have a bride that want to taste Amaretto Cake, my question is: WIll this cake sturdy enough to stack them up to 4 tiers? This cake will be iced in buttercream. Please Help!!!!......
