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Decadent Chocolate Almond Layer Cake

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 4800
A rich and indulgent layered chocolate cake with almond filling and toasted almonds, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup hot strong coffee
  • 2 teaspoons alcohol free vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract

Almond Filling

  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons alcohol free almond extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Frosting

  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons alcohol free vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1.5 cups sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 9-inch pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients; separately combine wet ingredients. Combine wet into dry, divide batter, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Prepare mascarpone filling by beating cheese, then adding powdered sugar, cream, and extracts. Make chocolate frosting by beating butter, adding powdered sugar, cocoa, cream, vanilla, salt, and melted chocolate.
  • Assemble cake: level layers, spread filling, stack, apply crumb coat, chill, then frost smoothly. Decorate with toasted almonds and create spiral pattern on top.

Notes

For best results, toast almonds just before decorating for added flavor.
Calories: 4800kcal
Cost: $25
Course: Dessert
Keyword: almond, cake, chocolate