Description
Indulgent chocolate amaretto cake beckons with rich layers of velvety chocolate and almond liqueur. Each slice promises a luxurious journey through Mediterranean-inspired dessert bliss you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 3.4 ounces (100 grams) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Liqueur and Flavor:
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur (for frosting)
Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with grease and flour for optimal cake release.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, amaretto liqueur, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and sour cream until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even spread.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully cooked.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the pan, placed on a wire rack to prevent moisture buildup.
- Create the frosting by whisking powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Gradually incorporate amaretto liqueur into the frosting, adjusting the liquid until reaching a smooth, drizzle-friendly consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, delicately drizzle the frosting across the surface, using a spatula to spread it uniformly.
- Slice, serve, and savor the rich, decadent chocolate amaretto cake.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth and even mixing of the cake batter.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace amaretto liqueur with almond extract or additional water to maintain moisture.
- Test cake doneness by gently pressing the center; it should spring back when fully baked.
- Enhance chocolate flavor by adding a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg