Blitz Torte

Name: Blitz Torte
Ingredients: 1/2 c. chopped walnuts or sliced, blanched almonds; 1 c. sifted cake flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1 1/4 c. sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 Tbsp. milk; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. butter or margarine

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped walnuts or sliced, blanched almonds
1 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
3 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. butter or margarine

Directions

1

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
2

Cream shortening with 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy.
3

Add well beaten egg yolks, vanilla, milk and sifted dry ingredients.
4

Spread mixture into two greased pans.
5

Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; add remaining sugar gradually and beat until eggs hold a sharp peak. Spread over unbaked batter in both pans.
6

Sprinkle with walnuts or almonds, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon.
7

Bake in 350° oven about 30 minutes.
8

Cool and spread custard filling between layers. Makes two 9-inch layers.