LITTLE AMARETTO LOAF CAKES

Little Amaretto Loaf Cakes image

Using smaller pans and topping the cakes with amaretto glaze makes these loaves so incredibly moist. -Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup amaretto
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sliced almonds
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup amaretto

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour four 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, water, amaretto, oil and melted butter until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in almonds., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine sugar, water and butter in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in amaretto., Remove cakes from oven; cool in pans on a wire rack 5 minutes. Pour glaze over cakes while in pans; let stand until glaze is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove cakes from pans. Store cooled cakes, covered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.