Ingredients

  • 1 pkt Yellow butter cake mix Without pudding added
  • 1 pkt Instant vanilla pudding
  • 4 x Large eggs
  • 1/2 c. Water
  • 1 tsp Almond extract
  • 1/2 c. Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. Amaretto liqueur
  • 1/2 c. Almonds Or possibly walnuts, minced
  • 1/2 c. Butter
  • 1/4 c. Water
  • 1/4 c. Amaretto liqueur
  • 1 c. Sugar

Method

  • For the cake, in a large mixer bowl, mix together cake mix pudding mix, Large eggs, water, extract, oil and amaretto on low speed.
  • Beat on high speed for 2 min.
  • Generously grease the bottom and sides of a bundt or possibly tube pan and springle bottom with nuts.
  • Pour in cake batter and bake at 325 for 50-60 min or possibly till a tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • For the glaze, in a saucepan, combine all ingredients and heat on medium heat to heat butter and sugar.
  • Stir frequently.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 2-3 min.
  • Let baked bake cold in pan for 10 min on a rack.
  • Remove from pan and place on rack which has been placed over a deep dish.
  • Gradually spoon warm glaze over hot cake, a few Tbsp.
  • at a time, so cake will absorb all of the glaze.