Nestle Toll House Recipe: Best-Ever Had Nestlé Chip Almond Cake - Very Best Baking

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Valerie K.S., JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL on 9/07

Best-Ever Had Nestlé Chip Almond Cake

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Level: Challenging

This cake will quickly become one of your favorites! Created by Maria Samperi of Northford, CT, this chocolate dessert with its Amaretto glaze is a perfect addition to any party or family get-together.

Prep: 30 min

Cooking: 1 hrs 25 min

Cooling time: 30 min standing

Yields: 12 to 16 servings

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1/2 of an 8-oz. can) almond paste, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon almond extract *
6 large eggs
1 container (8 oz.) dairy sour cream
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
AMARETTO GLAZE (recipe below)
Garnish with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 325° F. Lightly grease and flour 12-cup Bundt pan.

COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.

BEAT butter, granulated sugar, almond paste and almond extract in large mixer bowl on medium speed until mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in morsels. Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan.

BAKE for 1 hour 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes; invert onto wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle top with Amaretto Glaze. Garnish with morsels, if desired.

FOR AMARETTO GLAZE:
COMBINE 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 4 teaspoons amaretto or milk in small bowl; stir. Add enough additional amaretto or milk to make glazing consistency.

*May substitute almond extract with vanilla extract.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Valerie K.S. , JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL
September 2007

One word-DELICIOUS

I had read this recipe before and copied it, set it aside and today when I needed a "special cake" I thought of this one. It IS in a word-DELICIOUS. That says it all, easy to make as well. Thank you for giving us such a great site to share with each other..

Marilyn B. , SPRINGFIELD, MO
January 2007

Better than I expected

I tried this cake on the recommendation of a friend thinking it would be just okay. It is not just okay. It is delicious!.

Pauline J. , No. Stratford, NH
August 2006

Nestle Chip ALMOND cAKE

Very pretty for any special occasion, I made this for a shower and everyone had to have the recipe..

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 12 to 16 servings
Serving Size 1/12 of recipe
Calories 730
Calories from Fat. 300
% Daily Value
Total Fat 34g	52%
Saturated Fat 19g	93%
Cholesterol 155mg	51%
Sodium 360mg	15%
Carbohydrates 99g	33%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Sugars 68g
Protein 10g
Vitamin A	15%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	10%
Iron	10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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