Gourmet Almond Praline Cakes Recipe

A light almond cake, and is given a subtle richness by the sweet warmth of nutmeg. It's crowned by a golden crunchy almond praline topping makes it delicious desserts. Stunning!Cute and chocolaty, these mini cakes are moist and rich with a crunchy almond crust."The original recipe was so good that I just had to pare it down, and the new recipe is still delicious without a lot of leftovers," Kendra Doss relates from Smithville, Missouri.

100% would make again

4 Servings

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons 2% milk

1/4 cup chopped almonds

BATTER:

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup 2% milk

Directions

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour into four 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with almonds; set aside.
• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spoon over almonds.
• Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of ramekins to loosen. Invert cakes onto dessert plates. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 cake equals 410 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 282 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

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