Dark Chocolate Almond Cake with Chocolate Almond Cream Cheese Frosting
Description: Indulge in a rich and decadent Dark Chocolate Almond Cake, a luxurious treat adorned with a silky Chocolate Almond Cream Cheese Frosting that brings a delightful almond touch to every bite. Adapted from Anne Byrn’s Cake Mix Doctor, this cake is simply irresistible—eat it and weep with joy!
Recipe Details
| Total Time | Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Yield | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 minutes | 20 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 | 2-layer cake | Dessert |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Calories | Fat (g) | Saturated Fat (g) | Cholesterol (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Carbohydrates (g) | Fiber (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6697.4 | 345.5 | 100.3 | 884 | 6288.5 | 893.2 | 26.9 | 674.1 | 76.4 |
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | cup water |
| 1 ¼ | cups eggs (about 3 large eggs) |
| 1/3 | cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese |
| 3 | tablespoons margarine |
| 1 | cup confectioners’ sugar |
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round 8 or 9-inch cake pans by lining them with greased aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake ingredients—water, eggs, cream cheese, margarine, and confectioners’ sugar—and whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, ensuring they are filled to an equal level for uniform baking.
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by combining the frosting ingredients in a mixing bowl and beating with a hand mixer until the mixture is fluffy and creamy.
- When the cake layers have completely cooled, frost the top of the bottom layer with a generous amount of the cream cheese frosting.
- Carefully place the second layer on top of the frosted layer, and finish by frosting the top and sides of the entire cake for a beautifully decorated finish.
Enjoy this chocolatey delight with friends and family, making every occasion a little sweeter with each slice!
