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Chocolate Amaretti Cake
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Dessert Party Overall User Rating: 
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Grand Marnier makes everything better!
07/08/2008 at 12:55pm
User: Peggy from Genside, PA User Rating:
This cake was much better than I expected (partially due to brushing the warm cake with Grand Marnier liqueur!) Sliced thin wedges topped with fresh berries and a dab of citrus Mascarpone- recipe from Tastes of Italy magazine. Absolutely the perfect summer dessert.
a favorite
07/05/2008 at 08:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this cake for a group of friends and we all thought it was one of the best cakes we have ever had.
Terrible
05/12/2008 at 09:38am
User: Sharon from Marriottsville, MD User Rating:
The same thing that happened to Michele from San Diego happened to me. After baking for 35 minutes, the cake was still moist in the middle so I cooked it a few minutes longer. The top was done and had, in fact, cracked. So I took it out of the oven and let it cool. When I took it out of the pan, I found that the middle was raw. I took a taste of the outer part which was cooked and it was okay, but not great. So it went in the trash can.
undercooked and gooey!
04/16/2008 at 01:34pm
User: MICHELE from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I consider myself a very good home baker and I use a lot of Giada's recipes with good success.. but this one -- at least for me-- turned out badly! I cooked it 10 minutes LONGER than she indicated as the middle (when tested w/ toothpick) kept coming out moist. I remembered other reviewers saying the results were "brownie-like" and I also know that many brownies are a bit "wet" in the middle when you first take them out of oven... so I finally took the cake out. After resting it in the pan and then on cooling rack, my "cake" deflated to about 1" thick. Then I waited until it was fully cooled to cut into it and it was almost raw in the center. I re-looked at all my steps and ingredients added and could not find any faults and my oven is calibrated correctly. So the worse part is I don't know what went wrong... but I do know I won't try this one again.
Absolutely wonderful!
12/31/2007 at 09:18pm
User: TERRY from Alexandria, VA User Rating:
I made this wonderful cake for out New Years Eve celebration, it was perfect! Very easy to make and so different from most desserts. It was WELL worth the wild goose chase that was looking for the amaretti cookies in my tiny Georgia town!! I will make this often!
What happened to the mini version recipe??
11/25/2007 at 04:59pm
User: Karen from Frisco, TX User Rating:
I made the Mini Chocolate Amaretti Cakes recipe on this website. It is identical to this one but you make it in mini muffin tins. great flavor but I would use mini paper cups because they didn't come out of the tins very easily. Also, the muffin cups should only be filled about 2/3 full or the puff up and look like toad stools!
Delicious
09/02/2007 at 09:34pm
User: Michele from Metairie, LA User Rating:
I made this for a dessert for a family dinner. They said it tasted "very gourmet" It was easy to make and I loved it. I will make it again.
Dissapointed
08/24/2007 at 10:33pm
User: Christina from Arlington, TX User Rating:
I am a big fan of chocolate desserts. However, I was a little dissapointed in this one. I think that the flavor of the orange was a little overpowering and I didn't really like the texture of the cake. It reminded me a lot of a brownie.
Great Cake
08/03/2007 at 11:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this a number of times and each time everyone raves!! It is fairly simple to make (finding the cookies is the hardest part) and is great for anyone who can't tolerate flour. Highly recommend making it.
Love it!
06/08/2007 at 01:22pm
User: Rachael from Moriarty, NM User Rating:
The recipe is super easy to follow. I forgot about needing orange zest so I made mine without but it still turned out wonderful. The second day the cake was even better...almost like a glorified brownie but everynow and then there was a surprise taste of the amaretti cookies. I wasn't particularly fond of the bitter cocoa sprinkled on top but otherwise LOVED the cake. I had mine dipped in coffee and it was perfect!
Giada's Amaretti Chocolate Cake
04/09/2007 at 02:13pm
User: Nancy from carlsbad, CA User Rating:
Great! and Easy!
AWESOME BROWNIE!
04/09/2007 at 09:17am
User: i from somerville, MA User Rating:
This was much more like a brownie than a cake. my 3 year old would have devoured the entire thing if I let him! Easy to do and so yummy!
Great!
02/18/2007 at 10:15pm
User: Karen from Mineola, NY User Rating:
I thought this cake was very flavorful and tasty. It went great with espresso! Next time I'd like to serve it with fresh raspberries.
I love it!
12/18/2006 at 11:16pm
User: Christie from Fort Collins, CO User Rating:
This is such a great recipe
Easy & Delicious
12/09/2006 at 12:49pm
User: ANNE from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
This "cake" is alot like a fancy brownie, but it's sooo good! I also used powdered sugar & served it w/ whipped cream...The powdered sugar looked so pretty!Definitely spray the pan well to keep it from sticking...Also, invert the cake onto your serving plate!
Chewy And Heavenly
11/13/2006 at 08:00pm
User: EMILY from miami, FL User Rating:
Whoever said that the recipe is off did not follow the recipe, or simply does not like amaretti cookies. The cake had a brownie consistency but a chewy center. Delicious.
Simple but impressive!
10/31/2006 at 11:14pm
User: Lauren from BLAUVELT, NY User Rating:
This cake was absolutely easy to make and so impressive I will make it for the holidays! Everyone loved it!
So good!
10/25/2006 at 02:43pm
User: Wendy from Silver Spring, MD User Rating:
I decided to try this recipe for the first time for dessert for the family and everyone loved it. I served it with some whipped cream on the side and it was a great compliment to the cake. It's more like a really good brownie and it's not too sweet which was why everyone loved it. The orange zest does wonders for this recipe. It's very subtle but tasty. I will make it again.
Out of this world
10/17/2006 at 10:20am
User: Bruce from Rochester Hills, MI User Rating:
My wife tells me that the cake is out of this world. It took me six stores before I found the amaretti cookies but I was not going to substitute, I was on a mission. Cake came out just as receipe said it would. Will be trying out on guests this weekend
more than a brownie
10/15/2006 at 09:20pm
User: cat from San Diego, CA User Rating:
This was great, however we were out of oranges, but it was fantastic anyway. Like a delicacy found in a bakery..not just a brownie.
DELICIOUS
10/12/2006 at 07:18pm
User: ALMAS from EDISON, NJ User Rating:
THE CAKE WAS DELICIOUS AND VERY EASY TO MAKE.I ALWAYS LOVE ALL HER DESSERT SHE JUST FATASTIC..I LOVE HER
TERRIFIC & EASY
10/12/2006 at 10:42am
User: RITA from Larchmont Woods, NY User Rating:
This cake is not only a pleasure to eat, but a pleasure to make as well! The taste and texture are wonderful: chocolate and orange are a winning combination. To those concerned with the "almond flavor": make sure you use good quality amaretti from Italy. Mine never over-powered the delicious flavors, and I've made this cake many times. Giada always gives us winners. Grazie, Giada!
Wonderful
07/08/2006 at 01:06pm
User: Evan from Fort Worth, TX User Rating:
If you love chocolate orange, this is wonderful!
delicius
06/12/2006 at 03:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
terrific
Chocolate Delight
05/21/2006 at 06:49pm
User: LOUIS from Erie, PA User Rating:
The cake is DELICIOUS & DECADENT... Light but yet solid.. TRUE Italian dessert Love Ya Giada
Yum
05/20/2006 at 12:24am
User: MINDI from Roseville, CA User Rating:
Mmmmm, this cake was delicious. I saw her make it on TV and knew I wanted to make it. It proved to be just as good as it looked. Omitted orange and baked it in a removeable bottom tart pan. Will make again.
great!
05/06/2006 at 03:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought the recipe was great! but when i took the cake out of the oven, after i let it cool, it sort of deflated.. :( but even after it deflated it was still good!
Alright
04/23/2006 at 03:19pm
User: MERIEL from Chicago, IL User Rating:
This cake was pretty good, though I prefer my desserts sweeter then this cake is. I found that I liked it better when I ate with whipped cream.
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03/11/2006 at 10:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
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nice flavor
02/19/2006 at 11:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake had a really nice flavor. Will make again the next time I entertain.
Great and elegant
01/28/2006 at 08:19pm
User: MICKEY from Stafford, VA User Rating:
I loved it...and I think my "adjustments" (forgive me Giada!) made it even better. I didn't have any almonds, so I substituted pistachios...and I dusted the top with cocoa AND powdered sugar. Great morning-with-coffee-or-tea treat as well as an elegant desert.
Very good but with a lot of orange
01/13/2006 at 12:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for Christmas Eve dinner and loved it. It's fudgy and the amaretti cookies add a wonderful flavor and texture (I recommend you try an actual cookie before making the cake to make sure you like the flavor). However, the orange flavor is very strong...almost overwhelming. And, like others, I had to bake it for an extra ten minutes. But altogether it's very good and so easy to make.
Delicious!
01/05/2006 at 11:06am
User: JULIE from Burbank, CA User Rating:
The only problem is that the top cracks a bit, but I think if you cool it slower, it won't crack! Still totally worth the crack - it's delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Delicious cake!
12/28/2005 at 07:53pm
User: Don from Northport, NY User Rating:
I made this cake for Christmas and everyone loved it! I'm not a baker but this was a very easy preparation. The orange flavor was wonderful and the cake was fudgey, though I had to bake it an additional 10 minutes (I think my oven is off). As suggested by another reviewer, I drizzled some melted Nutella over the top which hardens as it cools. I tend to think that those who didn't like the flavor of the amaretti are not familiar with amaretti. Will definitely make this cake again. Hats off to Giada! Diane Northport, NY
okay
12/23/2005 at 01:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was an okay recipe. I am big chocolate fan and it had interesting flavors with the orange and amaretti cookies and it was very easy to make, but the end product was not as exciting as I had hoped. The flavor was not as intense and it was a little bit boring, perhaps not quite sweet enough. The texture was nice though--my friend commented that it was "creamy" inside. Okay, but not rave reviews from my friends who came over. I've made better cakes. Surprising, because usually I love Giada's recipes.
Great cake
12/03/2005 at 10:58pm
User: Anna from Kew GArdens, NY User Rating:
I made this cake 4 times already and everybody loves it! I was able to find amaretti cookies in Stop and Shop. This cake is very elegant and tasty.
just like a normal brownie
11/29/2005 at 01:47pm
User: SALLY DEWI MULYADI from Williamsville, NY User Rating:
Hated the taste almond flavored brownie. I usually loved all of Giada's recipe. This one is not so good though.
Elegantly Simple!
11/26/2005 at 08:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake was so easy to make and delicious to eat. It didn't last very long! A great dessert to serve for company or whenever you feel like treating yourself!
This is a Horrible Recipe
11/19/2005 at 07:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe today, I think this cake taste like a brownie that went wrong. The Amaretti cookies aren't very good they taste like a olddddd ginger snap I will never make this again and I wont recommend this to anyone either Ugh!
Rich-tasting.
11/01/2005 at 11:07am
User: H. from msvl., CA User Rating:
This is a very yummy recipe, though the amaretti flavor might be a little overwhelming for some.
Fantastic!
10/18/2005 at 07:19am
User: Jani from Apex, NC User Rating:
This is wonderful - and even better served with vanilla ice cream!
Good Cake
10/03/2005 at 11:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not too hard and had a great taste.
Viewers ALLERT
10/01/2005 at 10:24am
User: SHIRLEY from Amherst, OH User Rating:
This is the soooooo delicious almost addictive. My dinner guests were very impressed with my dessert skills. Oh, yes the special amaretti cookies can be found in our area at the Giant Eagel stores. Get out today, folks and try this recipe.
Yummy and easy
09/27/2005 at 10:31am
User: Sandy from Catonsville, MD User Rating:
This recipe was very yummy and easy to make. I enjoyed making it because I love to bake and especially enjoyed to challenge of a new recipe. The only problem was finding the Amaretti cookies (they are delicious)so I had to order them on line. I highly recommend this cake to anyone who likes a simple cake that is like a brownie. ENJOY, Thanks Giada!
good flavor
09/27/2005 at 02:47am
User: lily from Evanston, IL User Rating:
the first time i tried this cake, it fell apart. i read another reader's tip and ended up crumbling it over ice cream. the second time i baked the cake, i sprayed, sprayed and resprayed the cake pan before refrigerating it like giada recommends. when i took the cake pan out of the fridge, i sprinkled it with a little flour. that time, the cake didn't fall apart; it was beautiful. the flavor was great both times -- the amaretti is an unexpected, pleasant surprise.
The Show
09/22/2005 at 11:58pm
User: Rebekah from Moundhouse, NV User Rating:
On the show, it looked soo yummy! I can't wait to make it myself. I'm sure it tastes as great as it looks!
Delicious!
09/22/2005 at 07:30pm
User: Samya from Perrysburg, OH User Rating:
This cake is so simple and so delicious. Wonderfuly moist and chocolaty! The Amaretti cookies and orange peel with the chocolate are a wonderful combination! Thank you Giada!
Top with Powdered Sugar
09/19/2005 at 12:57am
User: Sherry from Austin, TX User Rating:
I found the cocoa a bit dry on it's own. When I added powdered sugar and the cocoa it rocked.
Delicious!
09/18/2005 at 06:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was an easy, delicious recipe - Amaretti cookies are not hard to find - if you can't find them they are easily made with almond paste, sugar and egg whites. There's plenty of recipes out there for them!
Awesome!
09/17/2005 at 03:33pm
User: Tanya from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
I made this for a coworker going away party. I didn't have an orange peel but I had the extract so I used that. I also didn't use the cocoa powder for a topping, I used powdered sugar, melted nutella and crushed and whole amaretti cookies. With those additions really made the cake pop! Thanks Giada.
Amazing
09/16/2005 at 02:37pm
User: AMY from Fort Meade, MD User Rating:
This cake is wonderful. Very different and easy for entertaining.
cake to die for
09/15/2005 at 04:44pm
User: Taylor from Fayetteville, AR User Rating:
This cake was absolutely awesome. I will be making this in the future often
better than you-know-what!
09/14/2005 at 01:43pm
User: wendy from Foster City, CA User Rating:
This is our new family favorite! I can't say enough about how wonderful this dessert is!
Great Cake
07/28/2005 at 06:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake was a snap to make in the food processor! I just wish it had more of the amaretti cookie taste to it.
excellent
06/16/2005 at 10:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
wonderful and easy to make
yummy in my tummy
05/30/2005 at 07:53pm
User: rikki from lenexa, KS User Rating:
great taste and texture. the almonds and cookies give a great crunch to the cake. even though it is a dense cake, the orange and amaretti flavor is very refreshing.
05/17/2005 at 07:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the worst cake ive ever had.
Amaretti cookies
03/18/2005 at 10:25am
User: ELISE from Orlando, FL User Rating:
I couldn't find the ameretti cookies and surfing the net I found that Central Italian Biscotti has them and will ship them to you for only $13.00 for a 3lb bag (that's 12 dozen). Hope this helps! http://www.italatin.com/amarettis.html
OUR NEW FAVORITE CAKE
03/03/2005 at 10:30pm
User: JODY from PHOENIX, AZ User Rating:
THIS CAKE IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC AND EVERYONE FROM MYSELF TO MY 4 YEAR OLD GRANDSON WHO HAVE TASTED HAVE ADMITTED TO HAVING A NEW FAVORITE CHOCOLATE CAKE, OR A NEW FAVORITE CAKE, PERIOD. IF YOU HAVEN'T TRIED IT THIS IS A MUST, SUPER EASY AND SUPER DELECTABLE!! A DEFINTE WINNER.
Highly recommend
02/25/2005 at 02:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this cake was delicious, mainly b/c of the added orange zest. I recommend using a large food processor, which will make this a lot easier (I only had a mini and it took a very long time to combine the ingredients). Also, I used biscotti since I could not find the cookies called for. Still turned out very well and everyone that tried the cake really enjoyed it.
great party cake
02/22/2005 at 02:28pm
User: MAUREEN from Staten Island, NY User Rating:
I made this to bring to a dinner party. Usually I don't serve new recipes unless I've tested it on my family first, but Giada's recipes have never disappointed me - and this was no exception. My friend served black coffee and this was perfect as an accompaniement! Served w/orange whipped cream and chocolate sauce, they all loved it! (living in NY it was easy to find the Amaretti cookies at one of the Italian deli's).
Good
02/21/2005 at 09:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I couldn't find any amaretti cookies so I found a recipe online and made my own. Now I have a new favorite cookie. My cake only seemed like a brownie on the outside but the inside was very light and cakelike. I only used about 1 tsp of orange zest and it seemed to be just right. I prefer the hint of orange, I think more would have been too much for my taste. Unfortunately, the cake fell apart on the flip when putting on a plate. I probably should have just left it upside down. Was going to bring it into work but it looks like I dropped it. lol.
Finding ameretti cookies & ladyfingers
02/14/2005 at 05:42pm
User: JANE from West Lafayette, IN User Rating:
Meijer has ameretti cookies in the international foods aisle. They come in a clear plastic bag. Marsh has lady fingers in the bakery department. Kroger has them in the freezer with the bakery cakes.
Can't find Amaretti Cookies!
02/13/2005 at 01:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Can someone tell me where I might be able to find the amaretti cookies as well as ladyfingers for Giada's Tiramisu in the Indianapolis area? I'm sure I've seen both before, but never needed them. Of course, now that I want to use them, I can't find them! Can someone help? Thanks!
Isa Hollenbacher
02/12/2005 at 12:14am
User: ISA from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
This is a wonderful cake - it has a consistency like a browny. The Amaretti give it such a wonderful taste. Quick and easy to make.
Marissa
01/20/2005 at 08:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this twice. Both times I was asked for the recipe! It is easy and delicious. This recipe definitely demystifies baking! I found the cookies online and they were inexpensive and freeze well.
amaretti cake
01/01/2005 at 01:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is delicious. I found that it is better the next day. It seemed dry at first but the next day it was moist and just delicious. the only problem I have is trying to find the amaretti cookies....
kind of like an orange almond brownie
12/28/2004 at 01:24pm
User: STACEY from north haven, CT User Rating:
This cake was easy to make but a little disappointing. It was kind of like a fancy brownie but with extra ingredients.
A dream to prepare and eat!
11/16/2004 at 10:21pm
User: STACY from Saratoga Springs, NY User Rating:
This cake was easy to prepare. So easy,in fact, you would think the cake would be average. To my families surprise, it was fantastic! We all love orange and chocolate togther. We served it with a little vanilla ice cream. THANK YOU!
Yum
10/05/2004 at 09:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fantastic and simple. crowd pleaser.
Easy and Delicious
10/03/2004 at 06:15pm
User: ROBIN from palm bay, FL User Rating:
I made chocolate sauce & orange flavored whipped cream to serve on top, this was a big hit dessert. Definetly serve warm.
Good things come in small packages
09/19/2004 at 06:56pm
User: JOANNE from Shirley, NY User Rating:
Although this cake doesn't have a lot of height, it makes a simple and elegant presentation. It is moist and slightly chewy. Not too sweet, just right. Simple to make, too.
My New Favorite Cake!
09/05/2004 at 09:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a fantastic cake. The almond flavor really takes it to another level. The texture is phenomenal: smoothe, fudgy, and chocolately. Not too sweet. Kind of like a cake and a brownie combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Impress the company...
08/17/2004 at 01:37pm
User: BOB from Yonkers, NY User Rating:
I'm not much of a baker; but, this sounded so simple and tasty I had to try it. I've made it three time and each one was better that the time before. The hardest part is getting it out of the spring form pan. (You need a good one). When I finally saw Giada make it on the show, it look like she turned it upside down to serve it. That makes sense. The top develops cracks when it bakes...still tastes great.