Chocolate Almond Fudge Cake 🍫🍰
Description: This decadent Chocolate Almond Fudge Cake is perfect for any special occasion, especially birthdays! It’s a recipe that caught my eye in the December 2002 issue of Canadian Living magazine and has been a favorite ever since. With its rich chocolate flavor and crunchy almonds, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 16
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 3/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 3/4 cup | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Water |
| 1/2 cup | Sour cream |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla |
| 1/4 cup | Icing sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Cocoa powder |
| 1 cup | Almonds, toasted |
Instructions:
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Prepare Cake Batter:
- Measure all cake ingredients into a large mixer bowl.
- Beat until blended, then beat on high for 3 minutes.
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Bake the Cakes:
- Pour the batter into three parchment paper-lined or greased 9-inch round layer cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Assemble:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert them onto a cooling rack.
- Let them cool completely.
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Prepare Chocolate Cream:
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream, cocoa, and icing sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with 1/3 of the chocolate cream mixture.
- Sprinkle with 1/3 of the toasted almonds.
- Add the remaining layers, spreading the cream and sprinkling the nuts between each layer.
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Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake until serving time.
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Toast Almonds:
- To toast the almonds, place them on a baking sheet in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes after the cakes have baked.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 399.8
- Fat: 20.9g
- Saturated Fat: 10.9g
- Cholesterol: 99.3mg
- Sodium: 387.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 49.9g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 27.5g
- Protein: 7g
Recipe Tags:
Lunch/Snacks, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
This Chocolate Almond Fudge Cake is a delightful treat that’s guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings. Whether it’s for a birthday celebration or just a special dessert for family and friends, this recipe is sure to impress!
