AMARETTO CREAM CAKE

Amaretto Cream Cake image

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
2/3 cup amaretto liqueur
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F 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°F 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.8, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 96.1, Sodium 435.9, Carbohydrate 81.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 64.3, Protein 7.2