Cake Mix Biscotti

Submitted by Leanne Kelly

"CAKE MIX IDEAS • Swiss Chocolate • Devil's Food • Butter Recipe Golden • Classic Yellow • Spice • Fudge Marble • Banana Supreme • Lemon Supreme • Dark Chocolate Fudge • Pineapple Supreme • Orange Supreme • Strawberry Supreme • French Vanilla • Caramel • Butter Recipe Fudge • Coconut Layer • Tres Leche • German Chocolate • Red Velvet • Classic White"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 40 Biscotti
• Serves: 40

ingredients

• 1 cake mix
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1⁄2 cup chopped almonds

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 f.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Combine cake mix, flour, butter, eggs and almond extract in a large bowl.
4. Beat until blended and then stir in the almonds.
5. Divide dough in half and shape into a 12x2 inch log; place logs on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Cool on baking sheets for 15 minutes, then cut the logs into 1/2 inch slices.
8. Arrange slices on the baking sheets, side up.
9. Bake for an additional 10 minutes and then cool completely.

Reviews

[Charles S.]

I've baked these with several different cake (and brownie) mixes for different flavors--enjoyed them all. <br/><br/>To avoid the crumbling after the first bake, mix in the flour after combining the cake mix, butter (or oil), and eggs--a full cup can be too much flour with some cake mixes. Add it gradually until the dough is a good kneading consistency. I often use only 2/3 or 3/4 cup.<br/><br/>Also I've used almond meal in place of the flour and extract, with good results.

 

[takingcare]

This simple recipe makes a wonderful biscotti. I used a brand name french vanilla cake mix and it turned out great. I especially liked the texture: not too hard with a satisfying crunch. I make biscotti often as I usually have a 4:00 cup of coffee to keep going for the rest of the day.

 

[rittermen]

This recipe is great and a really convenient way to make biscotti.

 

[WoodlandWidow]

Epic failure. Could not slice for 2nd baking. I'll try a half cup flour next time. Baked at 350 for 33 minutes and bottoms were very brown.

 

[hodgemo2]

I didn't actually use almonds or any nuts, since I don't actually like biscotti with nuts. I used a spice cake mix and while it tasted pretty good, I actually found that it crumbled when slicing it after the first bake/cool and I lost a decent amount of my creation to large crumbles. Other than that, thumbs up! I'll try again!