Strawberry-Amaretto Cake

Strawberry-Amaretto Cake
Strawberry-Amaretto Cake might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 398 calories, 5g of protein, and 23g of fat. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up strawberries, vegetable oil, powdered sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans.
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Place almonds in food processor or blender. Cover; process until almonds are finely ground.
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In large bowl, beat almonds and remaining cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
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Pour into pans.
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Bake and cool as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds.
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In chilled large bowl, beat amaretto cream ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
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Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate.
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Spread with 1/2 cup amaretto cream; arrange sliced strawberries evenly on top. Top with second cake layer, rounded side up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining amaretto cream. Just before serving, garnish with strawberry halves. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 25 m.
Servings12
Health Score2
Dish TypesSide Dish
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