Decadent White Chocolate Amaretto Cake

This indulgent white chocolate amaretto cake is a must-try for all dessert lovers. Moist and fluffy white chocolate cake layers are infused with the rich flavor of amaretto liqueur. The cake is then frosted with a creamy white chocolate buttercream and garnished with toasted almonds. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day of the week.

Ingredients

• For the cake:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 2 teaspoons baking powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• - 4 large eggs
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1/2 cup whole milk
• - 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
• - 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
• - For the buttercream:
• - 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• - 4 cups powdered sugar
• - 1/4 cup whole milk
• - 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
• - 8 ounces white chocolate, melted
• - For garnish:
• - Toasted almond slivers

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine milk, amaretto liqueur, and melted white chocolate.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the milk mixture to the butter mixture, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In the meantime, prepare the buttercream. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
11. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, amaretto liqueur, and melted white chocolate. Beat until smooth and creamy.
12. Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of buttercream on top.
13. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
14. Garnish the cake with toasted almond slivers, pressing them gently onto the sides.
15. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
16. Slice and enjoy!

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