TORTA DE CIELO (ALMOND SPONGE CAKE)
This delicious cake is from Diana Kennedy's "The Cuisines of Mexico" -- a really great book. Here the cake is flavored with almond. Sometimes the 'cake of heaven' is flavored with anise. Remember, the almonds need a good 6 hours to soak, before you can begin to make the cake.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour hot water over the almonds to cover and let them soak at least six hours; skin them.
- Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Butter a 9" springform pan generously; cut a piece of parchment to fit the bottom; lay it in the bottom, press, and turn so that the parchment is buttered on both sides; lightly flour the pan.
- Chop the nuts roughly, then grind them a little at a time; to qoute Ms. Kennedy, "they should be neither too coarse not too fine.".
- Beat the egg whites until fluffy; add the salt and continue beating until they are stiff.
- Add the yolks one by one and continue beating until incorporated.
- Mix the dry ingredients together and, beating at low speed, gradually add them to the egg mixture.
- Add the brandy and almond extract, mix well and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 and 1/4 hours in the middle of the oven.
- Let the cake get cold before removing it from the pan.
- This moist, textured cake keeps almost indefinitely if stored in a cool dry place--preferably not the refrigerator.
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Jose Hernandes
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe!
Kameron Hall
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to end a meal.
Eti islam Eti
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.
Harribo Harribo
[email protected]I used a gluten-free flour blend to make this cake and it turned out great! It was a delicious and allergy-friendly dessert.
Griffiss
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, but I was able to make this cake without the almonds. It was still delicious!
Mmape Bell
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!
Esther Olaleye
[email protected]I've never had a torta de cielo before, but this recipe was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.
Shohag Mia
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy! I love the almond flavor.
Brown Lewis
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. The cake turned out great!
Nabatanzi Rukia
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success! All the kids loved it.
Natalie Rosener
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light and airy, yet still satisfying.
Naeem Afridi
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's not too sweet and has a wonderful almond flavor.
Macdonald30000 Okeke
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.
jay gibson
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any fancy ingredients.
Thabiso Mabena
[email protected]This almond sponge cake was a delight to make and even more enjoyable to eat! The texture was light and fluffy, with a delicate almond flavor that wasn't overpowering.