Best 4 Swiss Cherry Torte Cake Mix Cake Recipes

SWISS ZUG CHERRY TORTE (ZUGER KIRSCHTORTE)

Steps:

• Nut Layer:.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in half (1/4 cup) powdered sugar.
• Combine the remaining sugar, nuts and cornstarch, then fold this into the stiff egg whites.
• Bake two layers from the mixture, using a spring form. at 350F for 10-15 minutes. (I trace 2 circles on parchment using the 9 or 8" spring form Place the parchment on a baking sheet Then I divide the batter between the 2 circles and lightly smooth to the lines of the circle then bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes. This is like a large macaroon and should be dry when done.
• Biscuit Layer:.
• In a large bowl beat the egg yolks with 3 Tbsp warm water until creamy then add ¼ cup of powered sugar.
• In a medium bowl beat the egg whites with the remaining ¼ cup sugar until stiff.
• Fold the egg whites into the yolks and add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and lemon zest to make a batter.
• Using the same sized spring form as for the nut layer, grease or line with parchment then add batter.
• Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.
• Butter Cream:.
• Beat the butter until creamy.
• Add the sugar and egg yolk and lastly the Kirsch.
• Divide into 3 portions.
• To Finish:.
• Let all the layers cool.
• Spread 1/3 of the butter cream on the nut layer.
• Stack a biscuit layer on top.
• Sprinkle the biscuit layer with Kirsch then spread on the next 1/3 butter cream .
• Lay the second nut layer on top.
• Spread the remaining butter cream on top and on sides.
• Dust the top with the powdered sugar.
• Sprinkle the sides with nuts.
• Using a knife mark the top, powdered sugar in diamond.

SACHER TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Combine apricots and amaretto; let stand 15 minutes. In another bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, oil and apricot mixture. Beat on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium 2 minutes. , Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 22-27 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For filling, heat apricot preserves and amaretto on low in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until preserves are melted; set aside. , For glaze, combine cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place 1 layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Top with another layer; spread with a third of the glaze. Cover with third layer and remaining filling. Top with remaining layer; spread top and sides of torte with remaining glaze. If desired, spread toasted almonds on edges or sides of torte. Refrigerate several hours before slicing.

SWISS CHERRY DESSERT

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add bread cubes; cook and stir until browned. Remove from the heat; set aside. Drain syrup from cherries into a medium saucepan. Add cornstarch, sugar, extracts and remaining butter; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in cherries. Divided bread cubes among two serving dishes; top with the cherry mixture. Garnish with whipped cream and mint if desired.

SOUTHERN CHOCOLATE TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift the cake and pudding mixes. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Finely chop eight candy bars; stir into cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. , Spread frosting on cake plate, between layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Chop the remaining candy bars; sprinkle over top and along bottom edge of cake. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Store in the refrigerator.