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    Almond Cake with Amaretto Glaze

    5 from 2 votes

    By Pina Bresciani ⁠— July 4, 2019 (updated March 21, 2025) — Leave a Comment

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    This almond bundt cake is so moist and delicious, and the amaretto glaze just takes it to the next level! A great almond cake with amazing Italian flavors!

    almond bundt cake on a plate with a slice taken out

    Baking with almond flavors is such a game changer! This almond bundt cake is so easy to make and uses wonderful almond flavors both in the cake with the almond flour and almond extract, and in the glaze with the amaretto. Almond is a delicate flavor, but has so much beautiful depth to it at the same time. It adds delicious flavor to this cake;  I know you'll love it just as much as I do!

    overhead view of almond cake on a plate with slices taken out

    How to Make this Almond Cake - Step by Step

    Make the Almond Cake: 

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a bundt pan by coating it with a thin layer of butter. Then put the pan in the fridge while you're preparing your ingredients.

    When you're about half way through preparing the cake, take the pan out of the fridge, and coat with a thin layer of all purpose flour.

    Place in the fridge again for about 5 minutes. Following these steps will ensure that the cake doesn't stick to the pan once baked.

    In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter, oil, eggs, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in orange zest, almond extract and vanilla extract (photo 1)

    Turn speed to low and add in flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until just mixed (photo 2)

    Pour batter into prepared bundt pan (photo 3)

    Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cake is lightly brown on top and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven (photo 4)

    Allow cake to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Remove cake from the pan by flipping the pan upside down, and gently shaking the cake out on to a cooling rack. Allow the cake to cool completely (photo 5)

    Make the Amaretto Glaze: 

    Combine powdered and half the amaretto liquer in a bowl. Using a spoon, mix the ingredients together, and remove any lumps from the sugar. Add the rest of the amaretto, continuing to mix, and removing any remaining lumps (photo 6)

    Step by step photos on how to make almond cake with amaretto glaze (steps 1-6)

    Top the cake with the glaze. Place the cake on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Place the glaze in a ziploc bag, and cut a corner off of the bag. Pipe the glaze on the top of the cake. Then shake the pan, and tap it repeatedly on the counter until the glaze starts to run down the sides of the cake.
    This video shows the process very well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieiRfDO4xBg&t=160s (photo 7)

    Sprinkle finely chopped almonds on top of the glaze (photo 8)

    Step by step photos on how to make almond cake with amaretto glaze (steps 7-8)

    Extra Tips to Make this Almond Cake:

    • This recipe is based on a 10-cup bundt pan.
    • To prepare the bundt pan so the cake comes out easily: Grease the pan with a thin layer of butter. Then put the pan in the fridge while you're preparing your ingredients. When you're about half way through preparing the cake, take the pan out of the fridge, and coat with a thin layer of all purpose flour. Shake out any excess flour. Place in the fridge again for about 5 minutes. Following these steps will ensure that the cake doesn't stick to the pan once baked.
    • You can use any type of bundt pan to make this cake, I used the Nordicware Brilliance bundt pan
    • To remove the bundt cake from the pan, don't keep it in the pan for more than 10 minutes after removing from the oven. It will stick to the pan and not come out if kept in the pan for more than 10 minutes
    • The glaze should be very thick and not runny at all. A good test is if the glaze runs smoothly off a spoon, it's too thin. A thin glaze will seep into the cake and won't be as visible.
    • If the glaze is too runny once you've mixed in the amaretto and almond extract, add more powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add more amaretto. This video explains what the texture of the glaze should be very well.
    • To get the glaze to run down the side of the cake, gently shake and tap the baking sheet on a flat surface. Do not use a porcelain plate or cake stand (it will break)

    almond bundt cake on a plate with flowers in the background

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    almond bundt cake on a plate with a slice taken out
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    5 from 2 votes

    Almond Cake with Amaretto Glaze

    This almond bundt cake is so moist and delicious, and the amaretto liqueur glaze just puts it over the top! A great almond cake with amazing Italian flavors!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour
    Servings 12 people
    Calories 694kcal
    Author Pina Bresciani

    Ingredients

    Almond Cake:

    • ¾ cup salted butter at room temperature
    • 7 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 3 eggs at room temperature
    • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • 1.5 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 ¼ cup all purpose flour
    • ¾ cup almond flour
    • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Amaretto Glaze:

    • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
    • 7 tablespoon amaretto liquer
    • Finely chopped almonds to top the cake

    Instructions

    Make the Almond Cake:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a bundt pan by coating it with a thin layer of butter. Then put the pan in the fridge while you're preparing your ingredients. When you're about half way through preparing the cake, take the pan out of the fridge, and coat with a thin layer of all purpose flour. Place in the fridge again for about 5 minutes. Following these steps will ensure that the cake doesn't stick to the pan once baked.  
    • In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter, oil, eggs, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in orange zest, almond extract and vanilla extract.
    • Turn speed to low and add in flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until just mixed. 
    • Pour batter into prepared bundt pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cake is lightly brown on top and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven.
    • Allow cake to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Remove cake from the pan by flipping the pan upside down, and gently shaking the cake out on to a cooling rack. Allow the cake to cool completely. 

    Make the Amaretto Glaze

    • Combine powdered and half the amaretto liquer in a bowl. Using a spoon, mix the ingredients together, and remove the lumps from the sugar using thr back of the spoon. Add the rest of the amaretto, continuing to mix, and removing any remaining lumps. 
    • Top the cake with the glaze. Place the cake on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Place the glaze in a ziploc bag, and cut a corner off of the bag. Pipe the glaze on the top of the cake. Then shake the pan, and tap it repeatedly on the counter until the glaze starts to run down the sides of the cake.
      This video shows the process very well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieiRfDO4xBg&t=160s
    • Sprinkle finely chopped almonds on top of the glaze. 

    Recipe Notes

    • This recipe is based on a 10-cup bundt pan.
    • To prepare the bundt pan so the cake comes out easily: Grease the pan with a thin layer of butter. Then put the pan in the fridge while you're preparing your ingredients. When you're about half way through preparing the cake, take the pan out of the fridge, and coat with a thin layer of all purpose flour. Shake any excess flour out of the pan. Place in the fridge again for about 5 minutes. Following these steps will ensure that the cake doesn't stick to the pan once baked.  
    • You can use any type of bundt pan to make this cake, I used the Nordicware Brilliance bundt pan
    • To remove the bundt cake from the pan, don't keep it in the pan for more than 10 minutes after removing from the oven. It will stick to the pan and not come out if kept in the pan for more than 10 minutes
    • The glaze should be very thick and not runny at all. A good test is if the glaze runs smoothly off a spoon, it's too thin. A thin glaze will seep into the cake and won't be as visible.
    • If the glaze is too runny once you've mixed in the amaretto and almond extract, add more powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add more amaretto. This video explains what the texture of the glaze should be very well.
    • To get the glaze to run down the side of the cake, gently shake and tap the baking sheet on a flat surface. Do not use a porcelain plate or cake stand (it will break) 
    Nutrition Facts
    Almond Cake with Amaretto Glaze
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 694 Calories from Fat 216
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 24g37%
    Saturated Fat 14g88%
    Cholesterol 71mg24%
    Sodium 314mg14%
    Potassium 110mg3%
    Carbohydrates 112g37%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 91g101%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 415IU8%
    Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
    Calcium 55mg6%
    Iron 1.6mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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