* Exported from MasterCook * Apricot Hazelnut Torte - TOH
Recipe By : Serving Size : 13 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : !! BlueRibbon Cakes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup hazelnuts -- ground 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs -- separated 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sugar -- divided 2 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 2/3 cup pureed canned apricots 1/2 cup apricot jam -- warmed Whipped cream -- optional sliced apricots -- optional Hazelnuts -- whole or chopped optional Husband Gerry and I, married 36 years, love it when our children and grandchildren visit. One cake that gets "oohs" and "aahs" from the family every time is this luscious torte. It's as light as a feather and tastes heavenly. Plus, it looks so beautiful, it's perfect for special occasions. SERVINGS 12-14 PREP 20 min. COOK 20 min. TOTAL 40 min. In a bowl, combine hazelnuts, flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks, water and vanilla until lemon-colored. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar; set aside. In another 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 dry ingredients into egg yolk mixture. Repeat three times. Fold in egg white mixture. Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; greased the paper. Spread batter evenly into pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a mixing bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in apricots. Split each cake into two layers. Spread filling between layers and over sides of torte. Spread jam over top. Garnish with whipped cream, apricots and hazelnuts if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-14 servings. Source: "http://recipes.tasteofhome.com/eRMS/secure/recp.aspx?recid=14080" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 334 Calories; 22g Fat (57.3% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 115mg Cholesterol; 198mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 4 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building their nests in your hair Deirdre Dee (zosha) ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAKE-RECIPE/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: cake-recipe-dig...@yahoogroups.com cake-recipe-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: cake-recipe-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/