{"id":440967,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=440967"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:53:13","slug":"christmas-cake-recipe-with-amaretto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-amaretto\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Favorite Amaretto Christmas Cake Recipes to Delight Your Holiday Gatherings! **"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is a time for joy, laughter, and, of course, delicious treats. If you\u2019re looking to impress your friends and family this season, adding a touch of amaretto to your holiday baking is a surefire way to elevate your festive gatherings. Let\u2019s explore some delightful recipes that will fill your home with the warm aroma of the holidays!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-amaretto\/#Amaretto_Soaked_Fruitcake\" >Amaretto Soaked Fruitcake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-amaretto\/#Amaretto_Chocolate_Chip_Cake\" >Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cake<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amaretto_Soaked_Fruitcake\"><\/span>Amaretto Soaked Fruitcake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/34268015\/pexels-photo-34268015.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Amaretto Soaked Fruitcake\" title=\"Amaretto Soaked Fruitcake\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Amina on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/black-and-white-back-of-person-with-water-droplets-34268015\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Plum\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/festive-5-star-amaretto-fruitcake-1760536764.jpg\" alt=\"Festive 5 Star Amaretto Fruitcake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mostlybakes.com\/festive-5-star-amaretto-fruitcake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Festive 5 Star Amaretto Fruitcake<\/a><\/strong> from MOstly Bakes<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:BlueViolet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amaretto-christmas-cake-1760536764.jpg\" alt=\"Amaretto Christmas cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/somethingsweetsomethingsavoury.com\/amaretto-fruit-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amaretto Christmas cake<\/a><\/strong> from Something Sweet Something Savoury<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.5 (120 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:DeepPink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/helen-gohs-chocolate-and-amaretto-fruitcake-1760536764.jpg\" alt=\"Helen Goh&#039;s chocolate and amaretto fruitcake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/goodfood\/recipes\/helen-gohs-chocolate-and-amaretto-fruitcake-20221118-h27ygm.html\" target=\"_blank\">Helen Goh&#039;s chocolate and amaretto fruitcake<\/a><\/strong> from The Sydney Morning Herald<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This classic fruitcake gets a festive twist with a generous splash of amaretto. The combination of rich dried fruits and nuts soaked in this sweet almond liqueur creates a moist, flavorful cake that\u2019s perfect for any holiday table. Baking this cake requires some patience, but the results are truly rewarding!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, cherries, apricots)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup amaretto liqueur<\/li>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>4 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This cake is special because it\u2019s a beautiful blend of flavors and textures. The amaretto not only moistens the cake but also adds a delightful almond flavor that complements the fruits perfectly. It\u2019s a cake that gets better with time, making it a great option to bake a few weeks ahead of your holiday celebrations. Imagine slicing into a piece of this cake, each bite bursting with the sweetness of fruits and the warmth of spices\u2014it\u2019s simply irresistible!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/martha-collisons-amaretto-christmas-cake-waitrose-1760536774.jpg\" alt=\"Martha Collison&#039;s Amaretto Christmas Cake | Waitrose\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iyu6XRJPVzE\" target=\"_blank\">Martha Collison&#039;s Amaretto Christmas Cake | Waitrose<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/this-amaretto-christmas-cake-is-the-easiest-fruit-cake-youll-1760536774.jpg\" alt=\"This Amaretto Christmas cake is the EASIEST fruit cake you&#039;ll ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/somethingsweetsomethingsavoury\/videos\/easy-amaretto-christmas-cake-\/558286278301236\/\" target=\"_blank\">This Amaretto Christmas cake is the EASIEST fruit cake you&#039;ll &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(facebook.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/amaretto-cake-amaretto-sponge-cake-episode-320-1760536774.jpg\" alt=\"Amaretto Cake || Amaretto Sponge Cake- Episode 320\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TxXQoGEaVO4\" target=\"_blank\">Amaretto Cake || Amaretto Sponge Cake- Episode 320<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amaretto_Chocolate_Chip_Cake\"><\/span>Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/28371713\/pexels-photo-28371713.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cake\" title=\"Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cake\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by gabriel bodhi on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/cookies-white-sugar-powdered-putri-salju-on-hand-with-other-cookies-in-the-background-28371713\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Fuchsia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chocolate-chip-amaretto-pound-cake-1760536768.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Chip-Amaretto Pound Cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/7535\/chocolate-chip-amaretto-pound-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate Chip-Amaretto Pound Cake<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4 (19 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:DodgerBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sunken-chocolate-amaretto-cake-1760536768.jpg\" alt=\"Sunken chocolate amaretto cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/sunken_chocolate_42872\" target=\"_blank\">Sunken chocolate amaretto cake<\/a><\/strong> from BBC<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (65 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SkyBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chocolate-chip-olive-oil-cake-with-amaretto-strawberries-1760536768.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Cake with Amaretto Strawberries\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbree.com\/chocolate-chip-olive-oil-cake-with-amaretto-strawberries\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Cake with Amaretto Strawberries<\/a><\/strong> from Baked Bree<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>If you think you can\u2019t improve on chocolate chip cake, think again! This version, infused with amaretto, takes your ordinary dessert to a whole new level. Rich, moist, and filled with gooey chocolate chips, this cake is sure to become a holiday favorite!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>4 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup amaretto liqueur<\/li>\n<li>2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This cake is popular because it combines the comfort of chocolate with the unique flavor of amaretto, creating an indulgent treat that feels luxurious. The butter creates a tender crumb, while the chocolate chips add bursts of sweetness in every bite. It\u2019s the kind of cake you\u2019ll want to have on your table, not just for dessert but for afternoon coffee or even breakfast! Trust me, everyone will be asking for your secret ingredient!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indulge in the festive flavors of two delectable Amaretto Christmas cake recipes that are sure to enchant your holiday gatherings and leave your guests craving more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546663,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-440967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cakes","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440967","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=440967"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440967\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/546663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=440967"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=440967"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=440967"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=440967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}