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#### **Instructions**
1. **Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. **Prepare the Batter**:
– In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
– Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
– In another small bowl, combine the milk, amaretto, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
3. **Bake the Cake**:
– Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
– Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
– Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. **Make the Glaze (Optional)**:
– In a small saucepan, combine the amaretto, powdered sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the glaze is smooth.
– Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to soak in slightly and harden.
#### **Description**
The Almond Amaretto Pound Cake is a perfect balance of richness and flavor. The tender crumb of the pound cake is infused with the deep, nutty notes of amaretto, while the almond extract adds a fragrant, almost floral element to the cake. The optional glaze provides a glossy finish and an extra layer of amaretto sweetness, making this cake perfect for serving at afternoon tea or as a dessert to impress guests. Its dense, moist texture holds up beautifully to the glaze, making each bite a satisfying experience.
#### **Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 12 servings)**
– **Calories:** 380
– **Total Fat:** 20g (Saturated Fat: 12g)
– **Cholesterol:** 90mg
– **Sodium:** 180mg
– **Total Carbohydrates:** 46g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 30g)
– **Protein:** 5g
– **Calcium:** 35mg
– **Iron:** 1mg
*Note: Nutritional values may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
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