Mandeltorte (Almond Torte) Recipe
Yield
2 tortesPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
40 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
sugar
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
almond extract
|
*
|
| 6 | each |
egg yolks
|
*
|
| 7 | each |
egg whites
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
juice & rind only |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | cup |
almonds
unblanched, ground |
|
| ½ | cup |
bread crumbs
toasted |
|
| 1 | x |
custard filling
lemon orange |
* |
| 1 | x |
powdered sugar
sifted |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
almond extract
|
*
|
| 6 | each |
egg yolks
|
*
|
| 7 | each |
egg whites
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
lemon
juice & rind only |
|
| 5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 237 | ml |
almonds
unblanched, ground |
|
| 118 | ml |
bread crumbs
toasted |
|
| 1 | x |
custard filling
lemon orange |
* |
| 1 | x |
powdered sugar
sifted |
*
|
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃).
All ingredients must be at room temperature (70 degrees F) before starting.
Sift the flour.
Beat the egg yolks.
Gradually add the sugar to the egg yolks.
Beat until creamy.
Add the lemon rind, lemon juice, cinnamon, ground almonds, bread crumbs and almond extract.
Whip the egg whites until stiff but not dry.
Fold the egg whites lightly into the batter.
Pour the batter into 2 (8") ungreased layer cake pans.
Bake about 20 minutes.
Cool.
Carefully(!) remove from the pans.
Spread Lemon Orange Custard filling between the layers.
Sprinkle sifted confectioner's sugar over the top.
