Indulge in the tropical delight of Pineapple Torte, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert showcases layers of moist and fluffy pineapple cake, enveloped in a luscious cream cheese frosting that strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. The crowning glory is a caramelized pineapple topping that adds a touch of crunch and a burst of tropical sunshine. This recipe collection offers variations to suit every palate, from a classic version to a decadent chocolate-dipped option, ensuring that every bite is an extraordinary culinary experience.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
PINEAPPLE BREEZE TORTE
This lovely torte features ladyfingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping. It's a special treat for my large family and a must at Christmas. -Barbara Joyner, Franklin, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line bottom and sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan with ladyfinger halves; reserve remaining ladyfingers for layering., Beat cream cheeses, sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread half of the mixture over bottom ladyfingers. Layer with remaining ladyfingers, overlapping as needed. Spread with remaining filling. Refrigerate, covered, while preparing topping., In a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in pineapple. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Cool completely., Spread topping gently over torte. Refrigerate, covered, until set, at least 4 hours. Remove rim from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FLUFFY PINEAPPLE TORTE
This fluffy dessert is so good after a hearty meal because even a big slice is as light as a feather. The cream cheese-pineapple combination makes it irresistible. -Gina Squires, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, butter and sugar; press into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. Pour evaporated milk into a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in water; chill until syrupy, about 30 minutes. , Remove milk from refrigerator and beat until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture. Stir in pineapple and 3/4 cup walnuts. Fold in milk. Pour over crust. , Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts before filling is completely set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ORANGE PINEAPPLE TORTE
"Special family dinners wouldn't be complete without this beautiful, impressive cake," remarks Karen Mellinger Baker of Dover, Ohio. "It's surprisingly rich-tasting and not too sweet."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, one package of pudding mix, egg whites, water, oil and baking soda; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, whisk milk and remaining pudding mix for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in whipped topping. In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups pudding mixture with pineapple and half of the oranges. , Cut each cake horizontally into two layers; top with a third of pineapple mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with the remaining layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining pudding mixture. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with remaining oranges and mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 9g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.
PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD TORTE
In Duncansville, Pennsylvania, Jane Lynn uses a few simple ingredients to transform prepared angel food cake into an impressive dessert. "It can be whipped up in 10 minutes and adds a festive look to your table," she promises.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Stir in pineapple. Fold in whipped topping. , Split cake horizontally into three layers. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1-1/3 cups pineapple mixture. Repeat. Place top layer on cake; spread with remaining pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with coconut; garnish with cherries.
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PINEAPPLE TORTE
This tall, two-layer cake makes quite an impression at the end of a holiday meal. A fluffy frosting is the crowning touch.-Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in extracts. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice for frosting; set pineapple aside. For filling, in a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pineapple and lemon zest. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled. , For frosting, in another large saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, corn syrup, cream of tartar and reserved pineapple juice. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed over low heat for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. , Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Spread filling between cake layers. Spread frosting over the top. Garnish with flowers and mint if desired.
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PRETTY PINEAPPLE TORTE
"Pineapple stars in both the cake and filling in this tall, beautiful dessert," remarks Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. "It's creamy and just lightly sweet."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Drain pineapple, reserving 2/3 cup juice. In a bowl, combine juice, 3/4 cup pineapple and vanilla (set remaining pineapple aside for the filling). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with pineapple mixture, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter; fold in remaining whites. , Spoon into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until cake springs back when lightly touched, 28-32 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and extract in a chilled large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in reserved pineapple. Split each cake layer in half horizontally. Spread about 3/4 cup filling between each layer; spread remaining filling over the top. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
KEY LIME TORTE WITH PINEAPPLE-RICOTTA FILLING RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by carvalhohm2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heath oven to 350°F. Coat 2 (8-inch) round baking pans with baking spray with flour. Drain pineapple, reserving liquid. Add water to pineapple juice to measure a total of 1 cup. Prepare cake mix according to package directions using pineapple juice mixture, oil and eggs. Divide evenly into prepared pans. Bake 34 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool completely. Beat ricotta cheese, frosting and reserved pineapple in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Level cake layers by removing rounded tops with serrated knife. Split both each cake layer horizontally to create 4 thin layers. Place 1 layer on serving plate. Spread with 1/4 of filling mixture to within 1/4-inch of edge. Repeat layers three times, ending with filling mixture on top of cake. Chill until ready to serve. Garnish with whipped topping and lime slices, if desired.
PINEAPPLE CHEESE TORTE
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Combine KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES cereal, margarine and sugar in 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan. With back of spoon, press evenly and firmly in bottom of pan to form crust.2. Place cream cheese in mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar and salt. Mix thoroughly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour mixture into crust.3. Bake at 375°F about 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool.4. Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. In 1-quart saucepan, mix small amount of syrup with cornstarch until smooth. Add remaining pineapple syrup and lemon juice. Mix well.5. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Stir in pineapple and spread over cooled torte. Place in refrigerator until thoroughly cooled. Cut into squares to serve. Store in refrigerator
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Tips:
- For a smoother batter, use a food processor or blender to combine the ingredients.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugar, this will help to create a light and fluffy cake.
- Do not overmix the batter, otherwise the cake will be tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it, this will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you do not have a pineapple torte pan, you can use a 9-inch round cake pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
Conclusion:
The pineapple torte is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests. With its moist and fluffy cake layers, pineapple filling, and creamy frosting, this cake is a real showstopper. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give the pineapple torte a try. You won't be disappointed!
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