This cake was made by my mother-in-law, who got this recipe during WWII. In Europe during rations, they had to make do with very simple ingredients. This recipe has simple ingredients, but great flavor!!
Provided by bernettavan
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cream shortening and sugar, beat til fluffy; Add egg yolks, vanilla, and 3 Tbsp of milk. Add The cake flour mixed with the baking powder and salt. Spread mixture into 2 greased/pamed layer pans, they will be very thin layers.
- Beat egg whites til very stiff, add the sugar gradually. Spread on top of the 2 cake mixturse and sprinke with cinnamon-sugar and sliced almonds.
- Bake at 350 for apx 30 minute, until toothpick comes out clean.
- Combine and cook flour, sugar salt amd milk for a nice thick custard. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp butter and 1/2 tsp vanilla to mixture. Spread between layers and cut into slices for a wonderful dessert! sometimes, if the cake seems a bit dry, I make a double batch of the custard and drizzle it down the sides and use extra in the middle.
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elizabeth nantais
[email protected]I would definitely make this torte again.
Ashley Dominguez
[email protected]The almond crust was my favorite part!
JohnRuben Rosas
[email protected]This torte was a hit at my potluck!
Amahle Ntanto
[email protected]This torte was a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight dessert.
Prince Shah
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the chocolate filling to set properly.
Murto Bawer
[email protected]This torte was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.
Marilyn Brooks
[email protected]This torte was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought almond crust to save time, and it still turned out delicious.
William N
[email protected]This torte was delicious! The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the almond crust added a nice crunch. I would definitely make it again.
Daniel Arechiga
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the almond crust. It was so crunchy and flavorful.
Fikerdagnachew Fiker
[email protected]This torte was a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight dessert, but it was worth it for a special occasion. It was absolutely beautiful and delicious.
Obed Koroma
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the chocolate filling to set properly, but other than that, this torte was delicious. The almond crust and whipped cream topping were both perfect.
Kajol Akter
[email protected]This torte was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet chocolate filling. The almond crust and whipped cream topping were both great though.
Xain xaib
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this torte. The almond crust and whipped cream topping balanced out the sweetness of the chocolate filling perfectly. It was a great dessert for a special occasion.
Lara Safia
[email protected]This torte was easy to make and so delicious! I used a store-bought almond crust to save time, and it still turned out great. The chocolate filling was smooth and creamy, and the whipped cream topping was light and fluffy.
Ms Tahmina
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the almond crust added a nice crunch. I also loved the whipped cream topping. It was the perfect finishing touch.
Nurul Islam Sobuj
[email protected]This torte was an absolute delight! The crunchy almond crust, creamy chocolate filling, and fluffy whipped cream topping came together perfectly. It was a hit at my dinner party, and everyone raved about it. I'll definitely be making this again soon.