Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and Amaretto.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
- Fold in the cinnamon.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 290
- Fat: 17g (Saturated Fat: 10g)
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 190mg
- Carbohydrates: 34g (Sugar: 20g)
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful pound cake with a delicate Amaretto and cinnamon flavor.
- Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
- Can be served with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely delicious! The cinnamon and Amaretto flavors are a perfect match."
- "I love the moist texture and the sweet but not overly sugary taste."
- "This is the best pound cake I've ever had. It's so easy to make and always perfect."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overbeat the batter, as this will make the cake tough.
- If you don't have Amaretto liqueur, you can substitute with an equal amount of coffee liqueur or orange liqueur.
- For a more intense Amaretto flavor, you can increase the amount of liqueur in the batter to 1/2 cup.