LAYERED PECAN TORTE
"Even though the holidays always seem to be more pie-oriented, this cake steals the show at our family celebrations," writes Lois Thayer from Hutchinson, Kansas. "It tastes scrumptious!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Sprinkle 2/3 cup pecans each into three greased 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in remaining pecans., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Brush with corn syrup; cool completely., For filling, in a large heavy sauce, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. Add the corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until cool, about 4 hours., Place one cake layer, pecan side up, on a serving plate; spread with about 2/3 cup of filling. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 858 calories, Fat 56g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 209mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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cynthia kasujja
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Ransford Ansah
[email protected]This torte was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dessert.
Ajahib Nasir
[email protected]I made this torte for my family and they loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Promod Kumar
[email protected]This was my first time making a pecan torte and it turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was gooey and sweet. I would definitely make this again.
Pabi Thapa
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
N3ROX
[email protected]This torte was amazing! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this again.
Sylvia Ogo
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.
Michael L. Brady - Stewart
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte came out looking just like the picture. It was a little sweet for my taste, but everyone else loved it.
Rodney Higginson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the torte turned out perfectly. It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The torte was a big hit at my party.
Kevin Mcmahan
[email protected]This torte was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Jared Davenport
[email protected]This torte was a little too sweet for my taste, but everyone else loved it. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling if you don't like your desserts too sweet.
SR Sourov
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Mahlatsi Hlongoane
[email protected]This torte was amazing! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this again.
Mir Hasan
[email protected]I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.
Amr Abdelsalam
[email protected]This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte came out looking just like the picture. It was a little sweet for my taste, but everyone else loved it.
Gloria James
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the torte turned out perfectly. It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The torte was a big hit at my party.
Mahfuz Ahmed
[email protected]This torte was delicious! The filling was rich and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this again.
Lil Kidd
[email protected]I've made this torte several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. The combination of the sweet, nutty filling and the buttery crust is irresistible. I highly recommend this recipe!
Gtm Bhatt
[email protected]This pecan torte was a hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the gooey, buttery filling and the flaky crust. I will definitely be making this again.