The Amaretti and Chocolate Cake is a rich, fragrant dessert that brings back the comforting flavors of home. Its soft, moist texture blends beautifully with the deep taste of dark chocolate and the delicate crunch of finely crushed amaretti cookies. A splash of cognac adds character, while the apricot jam and glossy chocolate glaze turn this cake into an indulgent treat—perfect for special occasions or simply for enjoying a slice of pure sweetness.
Vegetarian
Traditional
Dessert
Vegetarian
Amaretti and Chocolate Cake
A rich and fragrant cake made with amaretti cookies, dark chocolate, apricot jam and a glossy chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
- Butter 200 g
- Sugar 200 g
- Amaretti cookies 100 g
- Dark chocolate 50 g (or more)
- Eggs 4
- Flour 125 g
- Cognac 1 shot
- Vanilla powder 1 sachet
- Baking powder 1 teaspoon
- Apricot jam as needed
- Chocolate glaze as needed
Tools
- Springform pan
- Whisk
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Double boiler
- Oven
Instructions
- Melt the butter and mix it with sugar.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time.
- Stir in crushed amaretti, melted chocolate, and flour.
- Add cognac, vanilla, and baking powder.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and gently fold them in.
- Pour into a buttered and floured springform pan.
- Bake at 180–200°C (356–392°F) for about 1 hour.
- Once cooled, fill with apricot jam and cover with chocolate glaze.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
390 kcal
390 kcal
Fat
20 g
20 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
45 g
Protein
6 g
6 g
Sugar
30 g
30 g
Fiber
2 g
2 g
Sodium
110 mg
110 mg
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