STRAWBERRY BLITZ TORTE
I really love baking up my mom's German torte. Don't be intimidated by this dessert-it's much easier to put together than you might think!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of two greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract., 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., For meringue, with clean beaters, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread over batter in pans; sprinkle with almonds., Bake 28-32 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool completely in pans on wire racks (meringue will crack)., Meanwhile, for filling, in a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely., Loosen edges of cakes from pans with a knife. Using two large spatulas, carefully remove one cake to a serving plate, meringue side up. Gently spread with filling. Arrange strawberries over filling. Top with remaining cake layer, meringue side up. If desired, serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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[email protected]I made this torte for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Abdul Azim
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The torte was easy to make and it turned out delicious.
Bismark Bandoh
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the strawberry filling and the whipped cream frosting.
taposi rani
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte was delicious.
annette namayanja
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Andre Alex
[email protected]This was the perfect dessert for my summer party. It was light and refreshing.
Md Emain
[email protected]I made this torte for Mother's Day and it was a huge success. My mom loved it!
Melbin Kinuthia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved this torte. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tangy.
Chelsey Evans
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the strawberry filling and the whipped cream frosting.
Nicola Tammaro
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The torte was easy to make and it turned out delicious.
Akeam Johnson
[email protected]I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best torte he's ever had.
Sunita Bashyal
[email protected]This torte was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert.
Andrej Palashev
[email protected]I've made this torte several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Iftikhar Bhatti
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte was delicious.
Ashwin “King” Cloete
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Essie
[email protected]This torte was a hit! The strawberry filling was sweet and tangy, and the whipped cream frosting was light and fluffy. The crust was the perfect balance of flaky and crumbly. I will definitely be making this again!