Best Almond Fudge Cakes Recipes
MOCHA ALMOND FUDGE CAKE
This Mocha Almond Fudge cake has layers of moist almond and coffee-flavored cake with espresso buttercream swirled with chocolate fudge sauce. To finish it off, a silky chocolate buttercream with a chocolate ganache glaze and sliced almonds.
Provided by Julianne Dell
Categories Cake
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare 3 8-inch round baking pans, line the bottom with parchment paper and grease the sides. Prepare your bake even stripes if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Beat on medium speed until the eggs and oil are well incorporated and the batter is lighter in color, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Next mix in the sour cream and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, espresso powder, baking powder and salt. Add half the dry ingredients and beat on low speed while pouring in half of the coffee and mix just until the flour starts to incorporate.
- Finally add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing on low speed while pouring in the remaining coffee and beating until all of the ingredients are well combined.
- Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir the batter from the bottom to the top to ensure it's well mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the three pans, about 1 2/3 cups of batter per pan. Bake at 350°F for 20-24 minutes. Rotate your pans in the oven halfway through baking.
- Test the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, your cake is done. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip butter for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Beat until butter looks light in color.
- Next add the powdered sugar, espresso powder and liquid ingredients. Beat at a low speed until the ingredients start to incorporate.
- Once incorporated, whip at a high speed for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and airy. Place the frosting in a large piping bag and snip the end of the bag off about ½-inch up.
- Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip butter for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Beat until butter looks light in color. Next, beat the cocoa powder into the butter until well mixed.
- Alternate adding 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time with the liquid ingredients: vanilla extract & heavy cream. Ensure all the powdered sugar is well combined, and once completed, whip for 3-4 minutes until the frosting is light and airy.
- level off your cakes by removing any domes. Place a dollop of frosting on your cake board and place the bottom layer of cake on top.
- Pipe half of the filling on the first layer by making 3 concentric circles from the outside edge to the middle, leaving a gap in between the circles.
- Heat the hot fudge sauce for 30-45 seconds until it's warm (but not hot) and can be evenly stirred. Place the fudge in piping bag and cut off the tip. Fill in the gaps between the circles of frosting with hot fudge.
- Spread evenly with an offset spatula to smooth out the top. Add the second layer of cake and repeat the above steps. Place the third layer of cake on top.
- Take your offset spatula and spread any excess frosting from the edges around the outside of the cake.
- Next, add a thin crumb coat with your chocolate frosting, making sure to fill in any gaps between the layers. Refrigerate this cake for 20 minutes.
- Take ¾ of the remaining frosting and place in a large piping bag fitted with tip 789 (cake icing tip) or other large open round piping tip.
- Pipe the chocolate frosting around the edges of the cake. Then use an offset spatula or icing smoother to create a smooth edge.
- Use your hands to press the sliced almonds along the bottom edge of the cake.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Melt the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments.
- Once the chocolate is fully melted add the corn syrup and stir the mixture until it's well mixed. Add additional heavy whipping cream if needed to thin the chocolate. Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle the ganache along the edges of the cake.
- Use remaining chocolate frosting to pipe large rosettes on top of your cake and garnish with sliced almonds.
CHOCOLATE ALMOND FUDGE
Rich chocolate flavor in a creamy fudge enhanced by the crunchy, nutty flavor of almonds. Add this to a holiday dessert table for rave reviews.
Provided by Almond Breeze
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Almond Breeze
Time 2h15m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a 9-inch baking pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
- In large saucepan, mix powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Add almondmilk and buttery sticks. Cook over medium-low heat until buttery sticks melt and mixture is all moistened, stirring frequently. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat. Beat with spoon until mixture loses its shine, about 5 minutes. Stir in almond flavor and almonds.
- Spread in pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
ALMOND FUDGE CAKE
People are amazed that this luscious, moist and tender cake is a light dessert. I love the rich chocolate flavor and fruity sauce. -Mike Pickerel, Columbia, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, milk, water, applesauce and extract until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg white mixture until blended (batter will be thin)., Pour into a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chips. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Cool completely., For sauce, puree the raspberries in a blender; strain to remove seeds. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Spoon sauce onto dessert plates; top with cake wedges. Garnish each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and a raspberry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SLIVERED ALMOND PASSOVER FUDGE CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes one very rich 9-inch cak
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
- Use an electric mixer on medium speed, fitted with the paddle attachment to beat together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, espresso powder and almond extract until light, about 2 minutes. Beat in chocolate, then eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stop to scrape bowl and beater often.
- Beat in the cake meal, then almonds.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake the cake 30 to 40 minutes, until it is fairly firm in the center, but still somewhat soft in general. Do not overbake or cake will be very dry. Cool the cake up on a rack.
- To finish the cake, run the blade of a small knife between the side of the pan and the cake all around to loosen it. Unbuckle the springform side and remove it, but leave the cake on the base.
- To make the whipped cream, combine the cream, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer and whip until the cream holds soft peaks. Spread the cream over the top of the cake and sprinkle with the slivered almonds. If you are preparing the cake early in the day, leave it covered at room temperature and whip the cream and refrigerate it. Rewhip the cream if it has separated, spread it on the cake and sprinkle with the almonds right before serving.
ALMOND FUDGE BANANA CAKE
Make and share this Almond Fudge Banana Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CoolMonday
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mash bananas and set aside. Beat sugar and margarine until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, liqueur and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Stir in almonds.
- Add to sugar mixture alternately with bananas.
- Beat well.
- Pour batter into greased 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Bake in preheated 350°F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean and cake pulls away from side of pan.
- Cool 10 minutes.
- Remove cake from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle glaze over top and down side of cake. Make 16-20 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 246.8, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 21.8, Protein 3.8
ALMOND FUDGE
This fudge recipe is from my grandfather-in-law, Max. He makes it for holiday gatherings where it's a favorite.-Kathryn Maxson, Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and greased the foil with butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, dissolve coffee in milk over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE ALMOND FUDGE CAKE
This made a great special occasion cake, (birthday) this weekend. Very Nummy! Caught my eye on the new Canadian Living mag calendar for December 2002.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Measure all cake ingredients into large mixer bowl.
- Beat until blended, then beat on high 3 minutes.
- Pour into three parchment paper lined or greased 9 inch round layer cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling rack.
- Cool completely.
- Beat cream, cocoa and icing sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate and spread with 1/3 cream mixture, sprinkle with 1/3 nuts.
- Add remaining layers with cream and nuts.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
- To toast almonds, place on baking sheet in oven for 3 to 5 minutes after cakes have baked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.8, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 387.6, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 27.5, Protein 7
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
What is almond fudge cake?
Almond fudge cake is a chocolate cake made with ground almonds and chunks of almonds. This cake has a rich chocolate flavor with a nutty crunch from the almonds. It is typically served with a chocolate ganache or frosting. Almond fudge cake is perfect for special occasions like birthdays, weddings, or holidays.How to make almond fudge cake?
Almond fudge cake is made by combining flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract are combined. The wet ingredients are then mixed into the dry ingredients, along with chopped almonds and almond meal. The mixture is then poured into a greased cake pan and baked for 30-35 minutes. Once the cake is finished baking, it is cooled and then topped with chocolate ganache or frosting.Ingredients
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, almond meal, chopped almonds, sugar, baking soda, and salt together until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan and adding the ganache or frosting.
Tips for making the perfect almond fudge cake
- Use high-quality ingredients, such as organic cocoa powder, pure vanilla extract, and fresh almonds.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Grease the cake pan well to prevent sticking.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the frosting or ganache.
- To add extra flavor, you can try adding a tablespoon of coffee or almond extract to the batter.
- For a vegan version, you can replace the eggs with flax or chia seeds mixed with water.
Conclusion
Almond fudge cake is a delicious, rich, and nutty chocolate cake that is perfect for special occasions. With its crunchy almonds and chocolatey flavor, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family. The recipe is easy to follow, and with a few tips, you can make the perfect almond fudge cake every time.Tips for Making Delicious Almond Fudge Cakes
Almond fudge cakes are delectable treats that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist, rich, and chocolatey, with a subtle hint of almond flavor that adds an extra kick to the already indulgent taste. If you are getting ready to bake a batch of almond fudge cakes, there are some crucial tips that can help you achieve perfection. In this article, we will share some of the best tips for making delicious almond fudge cakes that will wow your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Tip #1: Use High-Quality Ingredients
When it comes to baking, the quality of the ingredients you use matters. Therefore, it is crucial to use high-quality ingredients when making almond fudge cakes. Choose a good quality, unrefined cocoa powder, as it will give your cake a richer, more decadent flavor. Use high-quality butter, eggs, and flour, and don't skimp on the almond extract, as it imparts a subtle, yet profound flavor to the cake.
Tip #2: Measure Your Ingredients Carefully
Almond fudge cakes are all about precision, so make sure you measure your ingredients accurately. Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients by weight, rather than by volume. This will help you achieve more consistent results, as measuring by weight ensures that you use the right amount of each ingredient. When measuring dry ingredients like flour and cocoa, make sure to spoon them into the measuring cup and level them off with a knife. Never pack the ingredients into the measuring cup, as it can throw off the measurements.
Tip #3: Follow the Recipe Exactly
While it's okay to customize your almond fudge cake recipe to your liking, it's important to follow the recipe accurately, especially if you're making it for the first time. The recipe has been developed with specific measurements and techniques that guarantee success. Make sure to read the recipe in its entirety before starting, and don't skip any steps. Start by preheating your oven, and prepare your baking pans as instructed. When mixing the ingredients, follow the order of the directions, and don't overmix. Baking is a science, after all, and precision is key to achieving the perfect end result.
Tip #4: Pay Attention to the Temperature
Temperature is also key when making almond fudge cakes. Before you start, take out all of your ingredients from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature. This includes the butter, eggs, and milk. When you combine ingredients that are at different temperatures, they can cause your cake to bake unevenly or fail to rise properly. Additionally, make sure you set your oven to the exact temperature the recipe calls for, and give it enough time to preheat before you put your cake in.
Tip #5: Timing is Everything
Once you put your almond fudge cake in the oven, keep a close eye on it. Baking times may vary depending on your oven, the size of your baking pan, and other variables. Use a timer to make sure you don't leave your cake in the oven for too long or take it out too soon. Generally, you can tell your cake is done when it pulls away from the edge of the pan, and the top springs back when you gently touch it. To check if it’s done completely, insert a toothpick in the center of the cake – if it comes out clean, your cake is cooked perfectly. Alternatively, you can also use an instant-read thermometer to check if the internal temperature of the cake has reached 215°F (100°C).
Tip #6: Let Your Cake Cool Properly
Once your almond fudge cake is out of the oven, don't be tempted to take it out of the pan immediately. Instead, let it cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan. This will help prevent your cake from collapsing and breaking apart. After that, let it cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or glazing it. If you try to frost a warm cake, the frosting will melt, and you will end up with a mess.
Tip #7: Frost Your Cake Creatively
The perfect frosting can elevate your almond fudge cake to the next level. You can use a simple chocolate ganache, buttercream frosting, or a glaze on your cake. Experiment with different frosting techniques, such as piping or swirling, to make the cake look more appealing to the eye. You can also add some crushed almonds or sprinkles for added texture and visual interest.
Tip #8: Store Your Cake Properly
Once you have frosted your almond fudge cake, you need to store it properly to keep it fresh for as long as possible. Store your cake at room temperature in an airtight container, or cover it with a cake dome or plastic wrap. You can also store it in the refrigerator, but make sure to let it come to room temperature before serving, as it will taste better. If you want to freeze your cake, make sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and it can last up to three months.
Conclusion
Almond fudge cakes are a delicious, indulgent treat that can be made effortlessly with the right ingredients, technique, and patience. By following the tips mentioned above, you can make a perfect almond fudge cake that will impress your friends and family. So, get started with baking, and enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness of this delectable cake!