Best 7 Blitz Torte Recipes

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Blitz Torte is a stunning and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. Its layers of fluffy sponge cake, creamy mousse, and fresh fruit make it a delightful treat that will impress your guests. The name "Blitz Torte" comes from the German word "blitz," which means "lightning." This cake is said to have been created during World War II when people were looking for a quick and easy dessert that could be made with limited ingredients.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLITZ TORTE



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Rich orange-flavored pastry cream is sandwiched between layers of meringue-topped yellow cake in this decadent dessert. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 713.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large egg yolks (reserve the whites for meringue topping)
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 large egg whites
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
Pinch of kosher salt
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter two 9-by-2-inch round baking pans. Dust with flour, tapping out excess. Set aside.
  • Make the cake: Place butter, sugar, salt, and egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to low. Beat in flour, buttermilk, vanilla, and baking powder, until well blended.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans (the batter will barely cover the bottom of the pans).
  • Make the meringue topping: In a clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. While continuing to whisk, gradually add 1 cup sugar and whisk until meringue is smooth, glossy, and somewhat stiff, but not holding a stiff peak.
  • Spread the meringue on top of the cake batter, and sprinkle evenly with almonds, cinnamon, and remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake cakes until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife or offset spatula, gently remove cakes from pans, and return the rack to cool completely. If some of the almonds fall off during this process, sprinkle them back on top.
  • Make the filling: Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk together milk, orange juice, and egg yolks in a glass measuring cup. Add milk mixture to the saucepan, along with butter. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Continue to cook until it comes to a boil. Let boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • Strain pastry cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Stir in orange zest and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the pastry cream to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or up to 2 days. Just before using, whisk until smooth.
  • Place one of the cake layers, meringue-side up, on a serving plate. Spread with pastry cream. Top with second cake layer, meringue-side up. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving, up to 3 hours.

BLITZ TORTE



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"In the 1930s, my three siblings and I always got to select the birthday cake we wanted, and I always chose my mother's Blitz Torte," says Caroline Krueger of Ripon, Wisconsin. The downsized version is equally lovely and light.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup 2% milk
MERINGUE:
2 egg whites
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup sliced almonds
FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Pour into two 6-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over batter. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool on wire racks., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; whisk in milk and egg. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool. , Run a knife around edge of baking pans. Using two large spatulas, carefully remove one cake to a serving plate, meringue side up. Carefully spread with filling. Top with second cake, meringue side up. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 234mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

WALNUT BLITZ TORTE



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This pretty torte is very popular at family gatherings. Everyone always asks for the recipe.-Suzan Stacey, Parsonsfield, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 egg yolk
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CAKE BATTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons milk
MERINGUE:
5 egg whites
1 cup sugar
2 cups chopped walnuts, divided

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cover and refrigerate., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and mix well. Spread into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans; set aside., In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, a tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in 1 cup nuts. Spread meringue evenly over batter. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. , Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until meringue is browned and crisp. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes (meringue will crack)., Carefully run a knife around edge of pans to loosen. Remove to wire racks; cool with meringue side up. To assemble, place one cake with meringue side up on a serving plate; carefully spread with custard. Top with remaining cake. Refrigerate until serving.

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GERMAN BLITZ TORTE



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As a child, I remember my mom making this cake time after time in our home. It was my father's favorite cake, so she made it often. It took me a while to find a duplicate recipe for the cake, since my mother passed away, and she had never wrote it down. I finally found one that matches it, and it is wonderful! It is even better the second day! I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!

Provided by GinnaBee

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Yield 1 2 layer cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4 ounce) betty crocker butter recipe cake mix (or your favorite yellow cake mix. Change the ingredients, measurements accordingly)
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large egg whites
1 (5 1/8 ounce) box jell-o vanilla instant pudding mix
2 1/2 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans, tapping out the excess flour, and set aside.
  • To make cake, beat cake mix, water, butter and eggs in a large bowl on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 pans.
  • To make the topping, combine the pecans, 1 tablespoons of the sugar, and the cinnamon with a spoon, in a small bowl. Set aside. Wash and dry the beaters well to remove any traces of the cake batter. In a separate large bowl, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Add the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar gradually and beat until the meringue is glossy. Divide the meringue evenly, and spread it over the cake batter in each pan. Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the meringue in each pan.
  • Bake the layers until a toothpick place in the center comes out clean, about 28-33 minutes. Let cool completely in the pans on wire racks.
  • To make the filling, beat pudding and milk for 2 minutes. Pudding will set in 5 minutes. Chill until ready to use.
  • To assemble the cake, invert the cake layers onto the wire racks and then immediately turn the layers right side up. Place one layer on a cake plate. Spread the pudding over it, then place the second layer on top. You will not be applying pudding mixture onto the top layer. Cover with plastic, refrigerate until ready to serve.

STRAWBERRY BLITZ TORTE



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I really love baking up my mom's German torte. Don't be intimidated by this dessert-it's much easier to put together than you might think!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 egg whites
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup 2% milk
MERINGUE:
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
FILLING:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup 2% milk
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of two greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to prepared pans., For meringue, with clean beaters, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread over batter in pans; sprinkle with almonds., Bake 28-32 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool completely in pans on wire racks (meringue will crack)., Meanwhile, for filling, in a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely., Loosen edges of cakes from pans with a knife. Using two large spatulas, carefully remove one cake to a serving plate, meringue side up. Gently spread with filling. Arrange strawberries over filling. Top with remaining cake layer, meringue side up. If desired, serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BLITZ TORTE



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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

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
4 beaten egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 egg whites
sliced almonds
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon butter

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.

BLITZ TORTE



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This was originally a Betty Crocker Recipe...This cake is the Bomb.

Provided by Lisa Q

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs, separated
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c shortening
3/4 c confectioners' sugar
3 Tbsp milk
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c sliced almonds
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 c any ready to serve vanilla pudding
if your using a self rising flour omit baking powder and salt

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325 degrees.Grease and flour to 8 in layer pans.Beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1 cup of granulated sugar. 1 tsp at a time,continue beating until stiff and glossy. DO NOT underbeat. Set aside.
  • 2. Measure shortening, 3/4 c.confectioner's sugar, egg yolks, and milk into a large mixer bowl. Blend 1/2 minute on low, scraping constantly. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat 1 minute on medium, scraping bowl occassionaly, Spread in pans.
  • 3. Spread 1/2 the meringue on batter in each pan; sprinkle each with 1/2 the almonds, then with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
  • 4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the meringue is set. Let cool.
  • 5. With Spatula, carefully remove layers from pans. Fill layers, meringue side up, with pudding. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final product will be. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing. Baking is a science, and even small changes can affect the outcome.
  • Don't overmix: Overmixing can make the batter tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake at the right temperature: The oven temperature is critical for baking. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall. Only open the door to check on the cake towards the end of the baking time.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Blitz torte is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a classic dessert or something a little more unique, blitz torte is sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give blitz torte a try. You won't be disappointed!

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