Almond Amaretto Pound Cake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Additional Time
40 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
1 Bundt Cake (9")
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Almond Amaretto Pound Cake
Description
This pound cake uses a mix of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda for leavening, with salt to enhance flavor. Butter and cream cheese are creamed with sugar until light and fluffy, providing a moist and tender crumb. Amaretto liqueur and almond extract add distinctive almond notes throughout the cake. Eggs are incorporated gradually to maintain the batter's texture.
The batter is baked in a well-greased 10-inch bundt pan at 325°F, allowing even cooking and a golden crust with a soft interior. The almond cream cheese frosting, made by blending cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, Amaretto, almond extract, and cream, adds a rich and tangy sweetness balanced by the liqueur and almond flavors. Sliced almonds sprinkled on top contribute a crunchy contrast.
This cake suits special occasions or dessert, offering a balance of dense, buttery texture with nutty aroma. The combination of baking methods and ingredients achieves a flavorful and moist pound cake highlighted by the Amaretto and almond essence.
Ingredients
For the Almond Amaretto Pound Cake:
- 2 and 1/4 cups (330 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces (340 grams) butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 8 ounces (226 grams) full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 cups (397 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) Amaretto liqueur
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 5 large egg at room temperature
For the Almond Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese full-fat, room temperature
- 2 ounces unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 confectioners' sugar sifted, quantity 1/2 cup or more if needed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt tiny pinch
- 1 Tablespoon Amaretto liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
For Decoration:
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
Instructions
For the Almond Amaretto Pound Cake:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Generously grease a 10-inch (12-cup) bundt pan, being sure to coat all of the nooks and crannies. I suggest using a non-stick baking spray that has flour in it, or greasing the pan with shortening or butter, then dusting it with flour. Set pan aside until needed.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk well to combine then set aside until needed.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Gradually add in the sugar, then increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the amaretto and almond extract.
- Reduce the speed to medium-low, then add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Reduce the speed to low and add in the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Turn mixer off.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees (F) and continue baking for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown AND a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan, set on a wire rack, for 20 minutes. Then invert the cake onto the rack and cool completely.
For the Almond Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium-speed until completely smooth. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, beating until all of the sugar is completely combined. Add in the salt, amaretto, and almond extract and beat smooth. Beat in the heavy cream. Once all of the ingredients have been incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for two minutes.
- Spread frosting on the top and sides of the cooled cake. Top with sliced almonds. Slice and serve, or store in an airtight container in the fridge, for up to 3 days.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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