White Chocolate Amaretto Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10-inch non-stick Bundt pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, white chocolate pudding mix, chilled water, vegetable oil, 1/2 cup Amaretto liqueur, and almond extract. Blend with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 52 mins Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Begin checking for doneness around 45 minutes to prevent over-baking. (45-60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the cake is still warm, use a thin skewer or toothpick to poke holes all over the surface. This will allow the glaze to soak in beautifully. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Prepare the Amaretto Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, water, and 1/2 cup Amaretto liqueur. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Continue to boil for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the glaze slightly thickens. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 2 hrs Slowly and patiently drizzle the warm Amaretto glaze over the warm cake, ensuring it covers the entire surface, including the sides and center. Allow the glaze to soak in completely and the cake to cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. (120 minutes)

Recipe View 6 mins While the cake is cooling, lightly toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Alternatively, toast them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-8 minutes. (5-8 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Gently warm 1/4 cup of the vanilla frosting in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, or until it is softened and easily drizzled. (1 minute)

Recipe View 5 mins Place the cooled cake on a serving platter. Drizzle the softened vanilla frosting over the top of the cake. Immediately sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds evenly over the frosting before it sets. (5 minutes)