Blitz Torte

Name: Blitz Torte
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/8 tsp. salt; 4 egg yolks; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 Tbsp. milk; 1 c. sifted cake flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 6 egg whites (reserve 2 yolks for filling); 3/4 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. blanched almonds (optional)

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
4 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
3 Tbsp. milk
1 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder
6 egg whites (reserve 2 yolks for filling)
3/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. blanched almonds (optional)

Directions

1

Cream shortening; beat in sugar and salt.
2

Add beaten egg yolks, vanilla, milk and flour sifted with baking powder.
3

Spread mixture in two round layer cake pans, greased (this will barely cover bottom of pans).
4

Beat egg whites until very light; add 3/4 cup sugar gradually.
5

Spread meringue over batter in both pans. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
6

Sprinkle almonds on top.
7

Bake in 350° oven about 30 minutes.
8

Let cool.
9

Put together with Cream Filling.
10

Makes 1 (9-inch) layer cake.