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APRICOT ALMOND TORTE



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This pretty cake takes a bit of time, so I like to make the layers ahead of time and assemble the day of serving, making it an easier option for entertaining. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Combine flour, almonds, baking powder and salt; gradually fold into egg mixture alternately with the whipped cream., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Beat in extract. Fold in whipped cream., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with another cake layer; spread with half the preserves. Repeat layers. Frost sides of cake; decorate the top edge with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

APRICOT AND ALMOND TORTE



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This is so easy and SO delicious. It's best made with fresh apricots (though in a pinch I have used tinned apricot halves, well-drained). I have lost count of how often I have made this, and of how many people have complemented me on it!

Provided by KiwiHil

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

50 g butter, melted
450 g apricots, halved and stoned, quartered if large
50 g almonds, slivered or sliced
2 -3 tablespoons golden granulated sugar
50 g self-raising flour
200 g ground almonds
85 g caster sugar
140 g soft butter or 140 g margarine
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 190C/fan 170°C Brush a shallow loose-bottom tart tin with some of the melted butter.
  • Blend the almond base ingredients together in a mixer or food processor until smooth and creamy. Spread out evenly in the tin.
  • Arrange the apricots on top, cut-side up, and sprinkle the top with the almonds.
  • Sprinkle the remaining melted butter on top of the almonds, then sprinkle on the sugar.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until the base is risen and cooked. Leave in the tin for 5 minutes before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 103.6, Sodium 257.7, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 20.7, Protein 10.1

APRICOT ALMOND TORTE RECIPE



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Try Apricot Almond Torte! You'll just need 3 eggs, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup ground almonds...

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

FROSTING:
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, almonds, baking powder and salt; gradually fold into egg mixture alternately with the whipped cream. Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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, sugar and salt until smooth. Beat in extract. Fold in whipped cream. Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with another cake layer; spread with half of the preserves. Repeat layers. Frost sides of cake; decorate the top edge with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 12 servings. Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 546 calories, 25 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 115 mg cholesterol, 284 mg sodium, 75 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

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