Guests will be surprised to hear this dessert starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features chocolate, almonds and apricots.
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Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling -
Makes
16 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup amaretto
- 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- FILLING:
- 2/3 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon amaretto
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional