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Caramel Nut Torte Recipe

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"The full-size version of this recipe caught my eye many years ago because it uses apple cider," shares Karla Stichter of New Paris, Indiana. "My father has a small orchard and we all help pick, wash and sort the apples before they're pressed into cider. We all love this delicious cake."

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Caramel Nut Torte Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup sugar, divided
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup ground almonds
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider or juice, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
FROSTING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Line two 6-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Set aside 1 tablespoon. Add cider, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar to remaining yolks.
In another bowl, beat egg whites on medium until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter; then fold in remaining whites. Fold in crumbs and almonds.
Gently spoon into prepared pans. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, butter and 2 tablespoons cider. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir a small amount into reserved yolk; return all to pan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cool.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in 2 tablespoons caramel sauce until smooth. Spread over one cake; top with remaining cake. Add remaining cider to remaining caramel sauce to achieve drizzling consistency.
Beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 468 calories, 28 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 170 mg cholesterol, 276 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Nut Torte in Cooking for 2 Winter 2007, p33

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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2013 by HisLSG

Made this for hubby and I and we were in Heaven. My goodness this is so good! We each had a small slice so there is still plenty left! Will be sharing this tonight with lots of friends :)

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by nanhammond

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by Knimaevoli