Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses with its vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and delicate textures. The "Pretty Pineapple Torte" is not just a dessert; it's a work of art. This tropical delight combines the sweetness of pineapple, the richness of cream cheese, and the crunch of buttery crust, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will guide you through the process of creating this stunning torte, transforming your kitchen into a haven of culinary magic.
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PRETTY PINEAPPLE TORTE
"Pineapple stars in both the cake and filling in this tall, beautiful dessert," remarks Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. "It's creamy and just lightly sweet."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Drain pineapple, reserving 2/3 cup juice. In a bowl, combine juice, 3/4 cup pineapple and vanilla (set remaining pineapple aside for the filling). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with pineapple mixture, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter; fold in remaining whites. , Spoon into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until cake springs back when lightly touched, 28-32 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and extract in a chilled large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in reserved pineapple. Split each cake layer in half horizontally. Spread about 3/4 cup filling between each layer; spread remaining filling over the top. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FLUFFY PINEAPPLE TORTE
This fluffy dessert is so good after a hearty meal because even a big slice is as light as a feather. The cream cheese-pineapple combination makes it irresistible. -Gina Squires, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, butter and sugar; press into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. Pour evaporated milk into a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in water; chill until syrupy, about 30 minutes. , Remove milk from refrigerator and beat until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture. Stir in pineapple and 3/4 cup walnuts. Fold in milk. Pour over crust. , Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts before filling is completely set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PINEAPPLE SPONGE TORTE
Provided by Moria Hodgson
Categories project, dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coarsely chop the butter. Place in a large mixing bowl with the sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat together until pale and fluffy.
- Add the whole egg and the egg yolks and beat until thoroughly mixed. Beat in the rum.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture. Add the salt and mix thoroughly, using a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Grease a 10- to 11-inch baking pan with a removable bottom and sides about one-and-a-half to two inches high. Spread the batter over the bottom as evenly as possible. Set aside.
- Peel the pineapple. Cut it in half and remove the core. Cut in half again horizontally and peel the skin, removing any ''eyes.'' Slice the pineapple in quarter-inch pieces.
- Place pieces on top of the batter, leaving an inch around the rim. Bake 50-60 minutes, or till a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 310, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 95 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PRETTY PINEAPPLE TORTE
'Pineapple stars in both the cake and filling in this tall, beautiful dessert,' remarks Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. 'It's creamy and just lightly sweet.'
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Beat in egg yolks. Drain pineapple, reserving 2/3 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a bowl, combine juice, 3/4 cup pineapple and vanilla (set remaining pineapple aside for the filling).
- Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with pineapple mixture. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter; fold in remaining whites. Spoon into two greased and floured 9-in. round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 28-32 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For filling, beat the cream, sugar and extract in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in reserved pineapple. Split each cake layer in half horizontally. Spread about 3/4 cup filling between each layer; spread remaining filling over the top. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 359.2 mg, Sugar 31.4 g
PINEAPPLE TORTE
Make and share this Pineapple Torte recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Crabbycakes
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, eggs, oil and milk.
- Beat with mixer on low speed, then on medium speed for 3 minutes.
- Divided batter evenly between 2 greased and floured round cake pans, and bake for 25 minutes to 30 minutes, or untiol cake tests done.
- Cool cakes and cut each layer in half.
- Filling: Combine sugar and flour and place in medium saucepan.
- Add remaining filling ingredients, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- 7 Minute Frosting: Combine sugar, water, egg whites, corn syrup, and salt in top of double boiler; beat constantly on high speed of mixer over boiling water for 7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Continue beating until stiff peaks form (about more minutes) and frosting reaches spreading consistency.
- Assemble cake by filling first layer with half of the pineapple filling, placing second layer on top and filling with about with about 1 cup of 7 minute frosting.
- Place third layer on top and fill with remaining pineapple filling.
- Top fourth layer and frost cake top and sides with remaining frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5883.8, Fat 155.8, SaturatedFat 35, Cholesterol 1113.7, Sodium 4290.4, Carbohydrate 1069, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 889.7, Protein 74.5
PINEAPPLE TORTE
Such a quick and easy sheet cake dessert. Our family and guests swore the taste and texture was that of a carrot cake, and yet carrots are not included in the ingredients. This dessert can be thrown together in about 5 minutes and it is so very good, which is surprising due to the few ingredients, and has such basic mixing and baking techniques. A simply perfect dessert to be enjoyed by both the experienced and inexperienced baker.
Provided by Happy Hippie
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 9-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease and flour a 9x13" cake pan.
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, crushed pineapple, eggs, vanilla, and pecans (if using) together.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.5, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 297.1, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 44, Protein 4.6
PRETTY PINEAPPLE TORTE
'Pineapple stars in both the cake and filling in this tall, beautiful dessert,' remarks Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. 'It's creamy and just lightly sweet.'
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Beat in egg yolks. Drain pineapple, reserving 2/3 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a bowl, combine juice, 3/4 cup pineapple and vanilla (set remaining pineapple aside for the filling).
- Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with pineapple mixture. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter; fold in remaining whites. Spoon into two greased and floured 9-in. round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 28-32 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For filling, beat the cream, sugar and extract in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in reserved pineapple. Split each cake layer in half horizontally. Spread about 3/4 cup filling between each layer; spread remaining filling over the top. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 359.2 mg, Sugar 31.4 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use ripe pineapple. This will give your cake a sweeter, more tropical flavor.
- Be sure to drain the pineapple well before adding it to the cake batter. This will prevent the cake from being too wet.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- For a smoother, creamier frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy before adding the powdered sugar.
- If you're using a store-bought frosting, be sure to let it come to room temperature before using. This will make it easier to spread.
- When decorating the cake, be creative! You can use fresh fruit, sprinkles, or even candy to create a unique and festive look.
Conclusion:
Pineapple Torte is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy texture and sweet, tropical flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Pineapple Torte a try!
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