PEPPERMINT ANGEL TORTE

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"My mom gave me this fantastic recipe more than 40 years ago," recalls Jan Harris of Murrieta, California. "We always called it 'celebration cake'. Carrying on her tradition, I serve it for Christmas and Valentine's Day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup cake flour
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies, divided

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt; beat on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour, 1/4 cup at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan; cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely., Run a knife around sides of cake and remove from pan. Cut, cake horizontally into three layers. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate. Top with 1/2 cup whipped topping; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons crushed candies. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining whipped topping over the entire cake. Sprinkle with remaining candies. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Eboni Jones
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This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


BD Muhammad
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I love the combination of peppermint and chocolate in this torte. It's a perfect balance of sweet and minty.


Rhys Cedrick
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This was my first time making an angel torte and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to do.


talha sheikh
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This torte is perfect for a Christmas party. The peppermint flavor is festive and the white chocolate curls add a touch of elegance.


Aby
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I'm not a big fan of peppermint, but I loved this torte. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the texture was light and fluffy.


Dawn Leger
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This peppermint angel torte is my new go-to dessert for special occasions. It's easy to make, it's always a hit, and it looks so festive.


Jorja Wright
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I made this torte for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the peppermint flavor and the presentation was beautiful.


Molapi Mothiba
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This torte is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests.


Mirabel Jerrie
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I followed the recipe exactly and the torte turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it looked so impressive.


Rachel Nelson
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! The peppermint flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the texture was light and airy.


Moslin Mandere
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This is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and everyone will love it.


Dvj sealcon
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This peppermint angel torte was a hit at my holiday party! It was light and fluffy, with a delicious peppermint flavor. The presentation was also beautiful, with the white chocolate curls and crushed candy canes.