Best Chocolate Coffee Cake With Almond Paste Recipes

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ALMOND CAKE



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This exquisite recipe came to The Times in a 2001 article by Amanda Hesser about the first meal her now mother-in-law, Elizabeth Friend, prepared for her. The meal ended with this simple almond cake. Ms. Hesser wrote: "It had a crust, fragile like a dry leaf, that led to a moist, downy layer of ground almonds and sugar. It was a perfect dessert. And it punctuated one of the great meals of my life." It's not the prettiest cake in the world - Ms. Friend called it "the Shar-Pei of cakes" because it crumbles on the edges and falls in the middle - but it is flawless otherwise. If you care about looks, dust it with confectioners' sugar and top it with fresh berries as we've done in the picture. It also improves with age and can be made 1 to 2 weeks ahead. Store it covered in or out of the fridge. Finally, this recipe makes two 8-inch cakes, so give one away or freeze one for a rainy day.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 8-inch cakes, 8 servings each

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks butter, softened, more for buttering pan
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour (measured after sifting)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
7-ounce tube almond paste
4 egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar, for sifting over cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter sides and bottoms of 2 8-inch cake or springform pans; line sides and bottoms with parchment paper. Butter paper. Place pans in freezer.
  • Sift flour and salt into a small bowl. Set aside. In a mixer fitted with a paddle, beat butter and granulated sugar at high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add almond paste, a little at a time at medium speed, and beat 8 minutes. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, and almond extract. Mix sour cream and baking soda and add to butter mixture. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, just until blended.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans and spread evenly. Bake about 40 minutes to an hour, until tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed and cakes shrink from sides of the pans. Cool in pans on wire rack. Remove sides of pans and remove paper. When ready to serve, sift confectioners' sugar on top and slice like pie.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 661, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 49 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ALMOND-CHOCOLATE COFFEE CAKE



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I don't remember where I found this recipe - but I jotted it down because the ingredients were a bit different. This is not an overly sweet cake, has only a little chocolate, and I love the flavor the yogurt brings.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
1 tablespoon chopped dried apricot
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Generously butter 10-inch Bundt pan or 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Combine nuts, brown sugar, morsels, cocoa, coffee granules, apricots and cinnamon in medium bowl; set aside.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat butter in large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract; beat for 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is completely smooth. Alternately add flour mixture and yogurt; beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until smooth. Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Spread half the nut mixture on top; repeat layers.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out almost clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes before carefully turning cake out onto rack. Serve warm with powdered sugar sifted lightly over the top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 88.7, Sodium 425.6, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 35.5, Protein 7.6

CHOCOLATE ALMOND COFFEE CAKE



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This recipe is from Nestle Very Best Baking. It is so good. I love having this with my evening coffee on Saturday Nights.

Provided by Lori Bailey

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 (12 ounce) package nestle toll house semi-sweet chocolate bits, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Beat butter, sugar, honey and almond extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk.
  • Stir in 1 cup morsels.
  • Divide batter into prepared cake pans.
  • In medium bowl add brown sugar and cut in butter or margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in sliced almonds and 1/2 cup morsels.
  • sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans for 15 minutes.
  • Melt remaining 1/2 cup morsels, butter or margarine and milk in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Drizzle over coffeecake.
  • Yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.3, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 73.9, Sodium 286.2, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 32.6, Protein 5.5

CHOCOLATE COFFEE CAKE WITH ALMOND PASTE RECIPE



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Need an almond paste recipe? Layer dough with a mix of almond paste, brewed coffee & cocoa powder for our Chocolate Coffee Cake with Almond Paste Recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 3h5m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (115°F)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup fat-free milk
4 eggs
3-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup almond paste, crumbled
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brewed strong MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup slivered almonds, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat margarine and 1/4 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add yeast mixture, milk and eggs; mix well. Blend in flour and salt; cover. Let rise in warm place 2 hours or until doubled in volume.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix almond paste, 1/2 cup sugar, the coffee and cocoa powder; set aside. Generously grease 10-inch tube pan; sprinkle with almonds and 1 Tbsp. sugar. Set aside. Punch down dough. Pat one third of the dough onto bottom of prepared pan, building up dough around center tube; spread with one half of the almond paste mixture. Repeat layers. Cover with remaining dough. Seal edge of dough to pan with floured hands.
  • Bake 40 min. or until lightly browned. Remove from pan to wire rack; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

CHOCOLATE ALMOND CAKE



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Fluffy white homemade frosting tops this rich chocolate almond cake. Sliced toasted almonds on top add a little crunch. -Sherri Gentry, Dallas, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
5 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
Sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and extracts; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For frosting, cream butter, sugar and extracts in a small bowl until smooth. Add milk until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Spread over cake. Decorate with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ALMOND DANISH COFFEE CAKE



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Filled with almond paste, sugar and butter, this pastry will melt in your mouth. It's a must for me to make each holiday.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 coffee cakes (12 serving each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
FILLING:
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and remaining sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and cream to yeast mixture. Add to flour mixture; stir to form a stiff dough. Divide in half; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. , In a small bowl, beat the almond paste, brown sugar and butter until smooth. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Spread filling down center third of dough to within 1/2 in of edges. Beat egg and water; brush over edges of dough. , Fold sides over filling; seal seam and edges. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cut five to six small slits in top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cakes. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND COFFEE CAKE



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Enjoy the taste of almond in this coffee cake topped with berries - perfect for a wonderful breakfast

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 oz almond paste (1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Powdered sugar, if desired
Fresh berries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and almond paste with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract and eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt just until blended. Spread batter in pan; sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until tooth-pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Use foil to lift cake out of pan; cut into squares. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Garnish with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg

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