Indulge in the delectable Almond Brittle Torte, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite dessert features a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of rich almond filling, and a topping of crunchy almond brittle. The combination of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors is simply irresistible.
The Almond Brittle Torte is not just one recipe, but a collection of culinary delights. You'll find variations such as the classic Almond Torte, which showcases the harmonious blend of almond and vanilla flavors, and the Chocolate Almond Torte, where rich chocolate and almonds unite to create a decadent treat. If you prefer a gluten-free option, the Almond Flour Torte is a delightful choice, offering a moist and flavorful cake made with almond flour. And for those who love a boozy twist, the Amaretto Almond Torte infuses the almond filling with the sweet and nutty notes of amaretto liqueur.
Whichever recipe you choose, the Almond Brittle Torte is sure to impress. Its elegant appearance and irresistible taste make it perfect for special occasions, but it's also a delightful treat to enjoy on a cozy afternoon. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
COPYCAT OF PRANTL'S BURNT ALMOND TORTE
This is a copycat recipe I found in the paper of the famous Burnt Almond Torte from Prantl's bakery in Shadyside, a neighborhood of Pittsburgh. This is the best Burnt Almond Torte you will ever taste! As close to the original as it gets.
Provided by KellyMac6
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 1 torte, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease two 8-by-2-inch round cake pans.
- For the cake:
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together into a bowl and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the speed to medium-low. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating 30 seconds between additions.
- Add alternating increments of the flour mixture and buttermilk and vanilla, blending well after each addition; this should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool in pans, on wire racks, for 10 minutes, unmold the cakes and let cool completely.
- Note: The cake recipe makes two 8-inch round cake layers. Only one is used for this recipe.
- To make the brittle:
- Combine the granulated sugar, honey and water in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Boil, without stirring, until the mixture turns a deep amber color, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the toasted almonds, butter and baking soda.
- Mix with a wooden spoon just until the butter melts and the foaming subsides.
- Pour the mixture into a nonstick or lightly greased baking sheet and set aside to cool.
- Once the brittle has hardened, break it up and crush to fine crumbs in a food processor.
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- To make the custard cream:
- In a heavy saucepan over medium- low heat, heat milk to barely simmering.
- Meanwhile, combine egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to blend smoothly.
- Stir the heated milk into the egg mixture; return mixture to saucepan.
- Bring back to a boil, over medium-low heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute.
- Remove pan from heat; add butter and vanilla, stirring to melt the butter.
- Transfer custard to a bowl; place a piece of waxed paper directly on top to prevent a crust from forming and refrigerate until cold.
- Whip the cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold into the chilled custard and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To assemble cake:
- Cut the cake in half horizontally.
- Place one layer on a cake plate, spread cake with cold custard cream and sprinkle with brittle crumbs.
- Cover with the remaining layer of cake.
- Spread the remaining custard cream over cake, applying a thinner coat to the sides, then the top.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before garnishing.
- To garnish, press brittle crumbs onto the sides of the cake with the palm of your hand and sprinkle a layer of crumbs on the top. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Note: To toast nuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking pan. Bake in a 375-degree oven until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. Allow nuts to cool before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.5, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 234.6, Sodium 406, Carbohydrate 100.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 61.6, Protein 11.6
ALMOND TORTE
This Almond Torte has the perfect combination of an inside of sweet, chewy goodness and a topping of sweet, crunchy, almonds. This delicious, moist, torte is perfect as a brunch/breakfast treat or dessert or anytime!
Provided by Leigh Anne Wilkes
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In mixing bowl beat butter for 2 minutes until creamy.
- Add in 1 1/2 C sugar and beat for four minutes until fluffy.
- Add in eggs and extract. Beat on high until combined.
- Add flour and beat until combined. Batter will be thick.
- Line bottom of 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper (trace around the pan onto parchment and cut out circle) Lightly spray the pan.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with almonds and 1 Tbsp sugar mixed together.
- Sprinkle with sugar and almond mixture and bake at 350 for 35 minutes and then cover with foil and bake 5-7 more minutes so that center is set.
- Top will be be light brown and crispy on edge.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving. It will be slightly gooey in the middle until cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 169 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 39 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ALMOND BRITTLE
Hubby's first-ever attempt at a from-scratch recipe was a huge success!
Provided by Aleasha Wales Shelnutt
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add almonds, sugar, and syrup. Cook and stir the almonds until the mixture turns caramel in color, about 6 minutes.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer. Cool until the mixture hardens and break into pieces to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 65.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
ALMOND TORTE
Reduced-fat sour cream, egg whites and applesauce lighten up this gorgeous almond torte. A creamy custard filling lends richness. -Kathy Olsen, Marlborough, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the sugar, cornstarch, sour cream and egg yolks until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter and extracts until blended. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line two 8-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Coat sides and paper with cooking spray; sprinkle with flour and set aside., In a large bowl, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until blended, about 2 minutes. Add egg yolks; mix well. Beat in the milk, applesauce and vanilla (mixture may appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture. Transfer to prepared pans; set aside., Using clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over batter; sprinkle with almonds and cinnamon., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes (meringue will crack). Loosen edges of cakes from pans with a knife. Using 2 large spatulas, carefully remove 1 cake to a serving plate, meringue side up; remove remaining cake to a wire rack, meringue side up. Cool cakes completely., Carefully spread custard over cake on serving plate; top with remaining cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ALMOND BRITTLE TORTE
I brought this impressive cake to my bridge club potluck-and now they want in every time we meet! Homemade brittle makes it extra special. -Marrian Storm, Athol, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil; butter the foil and set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and coffee granules. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 290°. Sprinkle with baking soda, stirring constantly (mixture will foam). Stir in the almonds. Pour into prepared pan. Cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, water, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and 3/4 cup sugar; add to egg yolk mixture and mix well. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Fold into the batter. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack., Remove cake from pan. Split horizontally into four layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with about 3/4 cup whipped cream. Break almond brittle into small pieces; sprinkle some over cream. Repeat layers twice. Spread remaining whipped cream over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining brittle. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ALMOND TORTE
This flourless cake is light and delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut a piece of wax or parchment paper to fit the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan. Coat pan with nonstick spray, place prepared paper round in bottom of pan, and spray paper. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup almonds.
- In a food processor, process remaining 1 1/2 cups almonds with 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until finely ground; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar and beat until stiff glossy peaks form. Beat in almond extract. In three additions, gently fold in ground almond mixture.
- Evenly spread batter into prepared pan, tapping pan on counter to expel large air bubbles. Bake until golden brown and firm in center, 40 to 45 minutes; cool completely in pan. Invert onto serving plate, and remove wax or parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching the sugar.
- Stir the sugar mixture constantly to ensure even cooking.
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately measure the temperature of the sugar mixture.
- Work quickly when pouring the brittle onto the parchment paper to prevent it from hardening prematurely.
- Allow the brittle to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
- Store the almond brittle torte in an airtight container at room temperature.
Conclusion:
The almond brittle torte is an impressive and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate filling, crunchy almond brittle topping, and creamy whipped cream frosting, this torte is sure to be a hit. While it may seem like a challenging dessert to make, it is actually quite simple to prepare. Just follow the tips above and you'll be able to create this stunning dessert in no time.
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