APRICOT ALMOND TORTE
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
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
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
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
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
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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