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Ingredients
| yellow cake mix: 1 18.25oz package |
| eggs: 3 |
| buttermilk: 1 cup |
| amaretto liqueur: 1/4 cup |
| vegetable oil: 1/4 cup |
| canned apricot halves: 1 15oz can (drained) |
| amaretto liqueur: 2/3 cup |
| cream cheese: 2 8oz packages |
| amaretto liqueur: 3 Tbl |
| powdered sugar (sifted): 4 cups |
Amaretto Cream Cake
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"A very delicious and rich cake."
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
24 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 round 9 inch pans.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, 1/4 cup amaretto and oil. Beat for 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour into 2 round 9 inch pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool completely. When cool, slice each layer in half horizontally, making 4 layers.
- Make apricot filling by combining drained apricots and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons amaretto in a blender. Process until smooth. Place bottom layer of cake on serving dish. Spread 1/3 of apricot filling on cake layer, then repeat with other layers. Frost with Amaretto Cheese Frosting.
- To make Amaretto Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 3 tablespoons amaretto until soft. Add confectioners sugar and beat until smooth. Frost top and sides of cake.