BLITZ TORTE

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"In the 1930s, my three siblings and I always got to select the birthday cake we wanted, and I always chose my mother's Blitz Torte," says Caroline Krueger of Ripon, Wisconsin. The downsized version is equally lovely and light.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup 2% milk
MERINGUE:
2 egg whites
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup sliced almonds
FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Pour into two 6-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over batter. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool on wire racks., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; whisk in milk and egg. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool. , Run a knife around edge of baking pans. Using two large spatulas, carefully remove one cake to a serving plate, meringue side up. Carefully spread with filling. Top with second cake, meringue side up. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 234mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.