CASHEW CAKE

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Very good, very simple cake my mom gets every year for Mother's Day. I sometimes add crushed cashews to the cake batter as well.

Provided by Felix4067

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package butter recipe cake mix
1 cup butter, softened and divided
2/3 cup water
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup finely crushed cashew nuts
whole cashew nuts (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Coat two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray, and lightly flour.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, the water, eggs, and almond extract; mix well.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, dividing evenly.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool, then remove from the pans to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, make frosting by combining the remaining 1/2 cup butter, the confectioners' sugar, milk, and rum extract; mix until smooth.
  • Stir in the crushed cashews until mixed through.
  • Place 1 cake layer upside down on a serving plate and frost the top.
  • Place the second layer over the first and frost the top and sides of the cake completely.
  • Garnish with the whole cashews then cover loosely and chill until ready to serve.

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