For those with a passion for delectable desserts, the Almond Torte stands as a culinary masterpiece. This European classic enchants the palate with its delectable almond flavor, velvety texture, and elegant appearance. Whether you are an experienced baker or just starting your culinary journey, achieving almond torte perfection is well within your reach. This guide will take you step-by-step through the process of creating an easy almond torte that will impress your family and friends. Along the way, you'll discover the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and flavor that makes this torte so beloved. Are you ready to embark on this culinary adventure? Let's dive in and create a taste of heaven!
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ALMOND TORTE
Reduced-fat sour cream, egg whites and applesauce lighten up this gorgeous almond torte. A creamy custard filling lends richness. -Kathy Olsen, Marlborough, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the sugar, cornstarch, sour cream and egg yolks until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter and extracts until blended. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line two 8-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Coat sides and paper with cooking spray; sprinkle with flour and set aside., In a large bowl, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until blended, about 2 minutes. Add egg yolks; mix well. Beat in the milk, applesauce and vanilla (mixture may appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture. Transfer to prepared pans; set aside., Using clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over batter; sprinkle with almonds and cinnamon., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes (meringue will crack). Loosen edges of cakes from pans with a knife. Using 2 large spatulas, carefully remove 1 cake to a serving plate, meringue side up; remove remaining cake to a wire rack, meringue side up. Cool cakes completely., Carefully spread custard over cake on serving plate; top with remaining cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ALMOND TORTE
This Almond Torte has the perfect combination of an inside of sweet, chewy goodness and a topping of sweet, crunchy, almonds. This delicious, moist, torte is perfect as a brunch/breakfast treat or dessert or anytime!
Provided by Leigh Anne Wilkes
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In mixing bowl beat butter for 2 minutes until creamy.
- Add in 1 1/2 C sugar and beat for four minutes until fluffy.
- Add in eggs and extract. Beat on high until combined.
- Add flour and beat until combined. Batter will be thick.
- Line bottom of 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper (trace around the pan onto parchment and cut out circle) Lightly spray the pan.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with almonds and 1 Tbsp sugar mixed together.
- Sprinkle with sugar and almond mixture and bake at 350 for 35 minutes and then cover with foil and bake 5-7 more minutes so that center is set.
- Top will be be light brown and crispy on edge.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving. It will be slightly gooey in the middle until cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 169 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 39 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ALMOND TORTE
This flourless cake is light and delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut a piece of wax or parchment paper to fit the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan. Coat pan with nonstick spray, place prepared paper round in bottom of pan, and spray paper. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup almonds.
- In a food processor, process remaining 1 1/2 cups almonds with 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until finely ground; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar and beat until stiff glossy peaks form. Beat in almond extract. In three additions, gently fold in ground almond mixture.
- Evenly spread batter into prepared pan, tapping pan on counter to expel large air bubbles. Bake until golden brown and firm in center, 40 to 45 minutes; cool completely in pan. Invert onto serving plate, and remove wax or parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g
DIANE'S ALMOND TARTS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into appropriate size circles with a glass or cookie cutter and press into tart shells. Spoon 1 teaspoon jam into bottom of each shell.
- In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in rice flour and cocoa powder. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons almond extract. Fill tarts 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, Stir together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread on tarts. Garnish each tart with a maraschino cherry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
ALMOND TART
This delicious recipe for an almond tart comes courtesy of Jesse James. Make this sweet recipe for a unique dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 10-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center. Butter a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine flour, sugar, and salt. In a small glass measuring cup, stir together butter, vanilla, and 1/2 tablespoon water; pour over flour mixture. Stir to combine. With floured hands, press dough into prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove tart shell from oven, and reduce heat to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, stir together almonds, heavy cream, sugar, egg, almond extract, Grand Marnier, and salt. Pour filling into crust. Bake tart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
EASY ALMOND TORTE
Steps:
- Combine flour, sugar, butter, salt, almond extract and eggs. Mix well. Pour inro a greased 10 " pie pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
ALMOND AND RASPBERRY TORTE
Steps:
- Butter the cake pan, line the base with waxed or parchment paper, and then butter and flour it. Wash the raspberries, dry them on paper towels, and then snip off the blossom ends and stems. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Cream the butter until smooth in an electric mixer. Add the sugar and continue to beat until soft and light, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the egg until well mixed, about 1 minute. Stir in the ground almonds by hand, followed by the flour mixture. Expect the batter to be quite stiff. Spread half the batter in the cake pan. Sprinkle the fruit on top and dot with the remaining batter so the fruit is almost covered. Bake until the torte starts to shrink from the sides of the pan and the top is firm when lightly pressed with a fingertip, 45 to 55 minutes. The top will be rustic looking, like a crumble. Let the torte cool for 10 to 15 minutes in the pan, then loosen the sides and slide the torte onto a rack to cool completely. Sprinkle it with confectioners' sugar and serve it warm or at room temperature.
ALMOND BRITTLE TORTE
I brought this impressive cake to my bridge club potluck-and now they want in every time we meet! Homemade brittle makes it extra special. -Marrian Storm, Athol, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil; butter the foil and set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and coffee granules. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 290°. Sprinkle with baking soda, stirring constantly (mixture will foam). Stir in the almonds. Pour into prepared pan. Cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, water, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and 3/4 cup sugar; add to egg yolk mixture and mix well. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Fold into the batter. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack., Remove cake from pan. Split horizontally into four layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with about 3/4 cup whipped cream. Break almond brittle into small pieces; sprinkle some over cream. Repeat layers twice. Spread remaining whipped cream over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining brittle. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Use almond flour: Almond flour is the key ingredient in this recipe, and it gives the torte its characteristic flavor and texture. Be sure to use finely ground almond flour, as this will help to create a smooth, even batter.
- Cream the butter and sugar together: This step is important for creating a light and fluffy torte. Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy, and be patient - it may take a few minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time: Adding the eggs one at a time will help to prevent the batter from curdling. Be sure to beat the eggs in well before adding the next one.
- Fold in the almond flour: Carefully mix until well combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the torte tough.
- Bake the torte in a preheated oven: Baking the torte in a preheated oven will help to ensure that it cooks evenly. Be sure to preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the torte.
- Let the torte cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting. Once the torte is completely cool, you can frost it with your favorite frosting.
Conclusion:
This almond torte is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its rich almond flavor and creamy frosting, this torte is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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