ALMOND TORTE WITH PEARS AND WHIPPED CREAM
This flourless cake is incredibly light and moist.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, blend almonds and cornstarch until finely ground, about 15 seconds. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Gently fold in almond mixture. In another large bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third the whites into almond mixture; fold almond mixture into remaining whites just until combined. Pour batter into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan.
- Make pears and topping: In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add pears, and cover pan with a piece of parchment to keep pears submerged. Cook until pears are tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Bring liquid to a boil and reduce until thick and syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form. Whisk in sour cream and 2 tablespoons sugar; continue to whisk until soft peaks return. Serve cake with pears, syrup, and whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g
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Davorin Cawood
[email protected]I made this torte for a special occasion and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I received many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Juliet Nwadiuto
[email protected]This torte was delicious! The almond flavor was subtle and the pears were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Billy Club
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of flavors and the torte was very moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Love Austine
[email protected]This torte was absolutely amazing! The flavors were incredible and the texture was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Irene Mbugua
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got rave reviews. I will definitely be making this again.
Roy Withey
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the torte was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Maye Smule
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe and I would recommend it to others. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.
Afaq
[email protected]This torte was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I might have needed to add more butter or oil to the batter.
Sk Rajowan
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the torte to set properly, but it still tasted delicious. I think I might have over-mixed the batter.
Arts with Hearts
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Rica Batan
[email protected]I made this torte for a special occasion and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I received many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
kisan maharjan
[email protected]This torte was delicious! The almond flavor was subtle and the pears were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Awias Ali
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of flavors and the torte was very moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Jelyksa Bravo
[email protected]This torte is absolutely amazing! The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
River Seymour
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Hanif Malangi
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Myra Mallia
[email protected]I made this torte for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Rehan Jaan1133
[email protected]This almond torte was a delight! The combination of pears and whipped cream was perfect, and the almond flavor really shone through. I will definitely be making this again.