STRAWBERRIES & CREAM TORTE

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This festive strawberries and cream summer treat is one of my mom's favorites. It wows guests every time yet is simple to make. -Cathy Branciaroli, Wilmington, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
ASSEMBLY:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Additional fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, beating well. Beat in vanilla., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to prepared pans., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add remaining sugar, beating on high until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft peaks form. Spread over batter in pans., Bake 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pans on wire racks. (Cake layers will be thin.), In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Loosen edges of cakes from pans with a knife. Carefully remove one cake to a serving plate, meringue side up., Arrange sliced strawberries over top; sprinkle with sugar. Gently spread with half of the whipped cream. Top with remaining cake layer, meringue side up; spread with remaining whipped cream. Top with whole strawberries. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Akmal jan
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I love this torte! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Meghla Meghla
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This torte is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Cadnish Caadnish
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I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Md Riyazul Islam
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.


Jhohan Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I loved this torte. The cream filling is so light and fluffy, and the crust is the perfect balance of flaky and buttery.


Jana Ghoniem
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This torte is a great way to use up fresh strawberries. It's also a very impressive dessert.


Muskaan Muskaan khan
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I love how easy this torte is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Sinakhokonke Hlubi
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This torte is so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Sm. Imtiaz
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Kay Liner
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This torte is a must-try for any strawberry lover. The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is the perfect combination of flaky and buttery.


Marie arteaga
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I love this torte! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The strawberries and cream filling is my favorite part.


Anita Heggins
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This torte is a showstopper! I made it for a party and it was the star of the show. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The strawberries and cream filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is so flaky and buttery.


Zobaydul Islam Zubair
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I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always stunning. The strawberries and cream filling is so light and fluffy, and the crust is the perfect balance of flaky and buttery.


Abdullah Khankhan
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This strawberries and cream torte is absolutely divine! The combination of sweet strawberries, creamy filling, and flaky crust is perfection. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it!