This cake was made by my mother-in-law, who got this recipe during WWII. In Europe during rations, they had to make do with very simple ingredients. This recipe has simple ingredients, but great flavor!!
Provided by bernettavan
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cream shortening and sugar, beat til fluffy; Add egg yolks, vanilla, and 3 Tbsp of milk. Add The cake flour mixed with the baking powder and salt. Spread mixture into 2 greased/pamed layer pans, they will be very thin layers.
- Beat egg whites til very stiff, add the sugar gradually. Spread on top of the 2 cake mixturse and sprinke with cinnamon-sugar and sliced almonds.
- Bake at 350 for apx 30 minute, until toothpick comes out clean.
- Combine and cook flour, sugar salt amd milk for a nice thick custard. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp butter and 1/2 tsp vanilla to mixture. Spread between layers and cut into slices for a wonderful dessert! sometimes, if the cake seems a bit dry, I make a double batch of the custard and drizzle it down the sides and use extra in the middle.
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Ghazanfar Khan
[email protected]This cake is a winner!
Morjina Khan
[email protected]I would highly recommend this recipe to others.
Jasmine Stavrinos
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and moist.
Becky Steveson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
flora chama
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Ranya Sabouri
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Ahmad Yahya
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Irene Ybarra
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.
Raj khadka
[email protected]This cake is a must-try!
Joel Adorno
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was so moist and flavorful.
John Nguyen
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saladaaasss
[email protected]I've tried many Blitz Torte recipes but this one is by far the best.
Rex DuBois
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Jeff Barr
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Banchiayehu Desalegn
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Sanaaneesahmattie Mcdaniel
[email protected]I'm not a baker but this recipe made me look like one! The cake was a hit at my party.
Afliyado Nkuna
[email protected]Great recipe! Easy to follow and the cake was delicious.
DAVID BLESSINGS
[email protected]This is an amazing cake! Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My family loved it.