Gloriously golden, ravishingly rich and fabulously flavored with almond liqueur.
Servings20servings
Prep Time
Ingredients
1cupButtersoftened
2 3/4cupsSugardivided
6Eggs
1carton sour cream8 ounce
2teaspoonsalmond extract
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4teaspoonlemon extract
1/4teaspoonorange extract
1/2teaspoonSalt
1/4teaspoonbaking soda
3cupscake flour
1/2cupAmaretto
2tablespoonsButter
1tablespoonWater
2tablespoonsAmaretto
3/4cupchopped or sliced almondstoasted
Instructions
In a large mixer bowl, beat 1 cup butter and 2 1/2 cups of the sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time beating 1 minute after each addition. Beat in sour cream and extracts. In small bowl, stir salt and baking soda into cake flour. Add flour mixture and 1/2 cup Amaretto alternately to creamed mixture, stirring until well blended. Pour into greased and flour 10" tube pan. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven until wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean (75-85 minutes). Cool cake in pan on wire rack 25 minutes. Invert onto plate; cool completely. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan. Stir in water and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons Amaretto and almonds. Spoon over cake.