TORTA DE CIELO (ALMOND SPONGE CAKE)
This delicious cake is from Diana Kennedy's "The Cuisines of Mexico" -- a really great book. Here the cake is flavored with almond. Sometimes the 'cake of heaven' is flavored with anise. Remember, the almonds need a good 6 hours to soak, before you can begin to make the cake.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour hot water over the almonds to cover and let them soak at least six hours; skin them.
- Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Butter a 9" springform pan generously; cut a piece of parchment to fit the bottom; lay it in the bottom, press, and turn so that the parchment is buttered on both sides; lightly flour the pan.
- Chop the nuts roughly, then grind them a little at a time; to qoute Ms. Kennedy, "they should be neither too coarse not too fine.".
- Beat the egg whites until fluffy; add the salt and continue beating until they are stiff.
- Add the yolks one by one and continue beating until incorporated.
- Mix the dry ingredients together and, beating at low speed, gradually add them to the egg mixture.
- Add the brandy and almond extract, mix well and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 and 1/4 hours in the middle of the oven.
- Let the cake get cold before removing it from the pan.
- This moist, textured cake keeps almost indefinitely if stored in a cool dry place--preferably not the refrigerator.
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Mathew Olisa
[email protected]Just don't.
Taskiya akter Tayeba
[email protected]I'm sorry, but this recipe is a no-go.
TAHMOOUR MALIK
[email protected]This recipe gets a big thumbs down from me.
jolene smith
[email protected]Avoid this recipe at all costs!
Mausam Bg
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ch Abdulrehman
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. The cake was dense and the custard filling was runny.
Rfff 5555
[email protected]The custard filling didn't set properly for me. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Outcast vines
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet. I might reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Jake Thompson
[email protected]The almond sponge cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the custard filling was divine.
caitlin engel
[email protected]I've never had torta de cielo before, but this recipe made me a fan! It's so delicious.
Julius Benardi kaloli
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
hilary crompton
[email protected]I made this cake for my birthday and everyone loved it!
Md Royel Ahmed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert.
Wajahd Brohi
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. I loved the custard filling.
Shsjduhd Sharma
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of almonds. But I'm so glad I did! The almond flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Emmanuel Siame
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The torta de cielo was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Daphnick Modikana
[email protected]I've made this torta de cielo several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
Guevara Ayoub
[email protected]This torta was a delight! The almond sponge cake was moist and flavorful, and the custard filling was creamy and rich. I loved the contrast of textures and flavors.