Cashew Cake Recipe

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Cashew Cake
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Directions:

  1. Coat two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray, and lightly flour.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, the water, eggs, and almond extract; mix well.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, dividing evenly.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Let cool, then remove from the pans to cool completely.
  6. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, make frosting by combining the remaining 1/2 cup butter, the confectioners' sugar, milk, and rum extract; mix until smooth.
  7. Stir in the crushed cashews until mixed through.
  8. Place 1 cake layer upside down on a serving plate and frost the top.
  9. Place the second layer over the first and frost the top and sides of the cake completely.
  10. Garnish with the whole cashews then cover loosely and chill until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 869.63 Kcal (3641 kJ)
Calories from fat 345.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.36g 59%
Cholesterol 130.37mg 43%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Potassium 243.3mg 5%
Total Carbs 129.46g 43%
Sugars 118.09g 472%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 4%
Protein 8.19g 16%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Calcium 39.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 385.99 Kcal (1616 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.02g 59%
Cholesterol 57.87mg 43%
Sodium 21.75mg 2%
Potassium 107.99mg 5%
Total Carbs 57.46g 43%
Sugars 52.42g 472%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 4%
Protein 3.64g 16%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.1mg 14%
Calcium 17.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.4
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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