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Chocolate-Almond Sachertorte

Guests will be surprised to hear this dessert from our Test Kitchen starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features chocolate, almonds and apricots.

12-16 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup amaretto
1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
3 eggs
APRICOT FILLING:
2/3 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon amaretto
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon amaretto
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, combine apricots and amaretto; let stand for 15
minutes. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and
apricot mixture. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium
for 2 minutes.
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at
350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the
center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from

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Chocolate-Almond Sachertorte (continued)

Directions (continued)

pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For filling, in a small saucepan, heat apricot preserves and amaretto
on low until preserves are melted, stirring occasionally; set aside.
For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar
and cocoa until light and fluffy. Add water and amaretto. Beat on
low speed until combined. Beat on medium for 1 minute or until
frosting achieves spreading consistency.
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place a bottom layer on a
serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Top with another
cake layer; spread with 2/3 cup frosting. Top with third layer and
remaining filling. Top with remaining cake layer.
Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Gently press
almonds into the sides. Refrigerate for several hours before
slicing.
Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 493 calories, 18 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 327 mg sodium, 77 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.