Forgotten Torte

Name: Forgotten Torte
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 6 large egg whites, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; Red food coloring, optional; Raspberries or strawberries

This torte is "forgotten" in the oven overnight, but we never forgot how good it tastes when we eat it!

Ingredients

6 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Red food coloring, optional
Raspberries or strawberries

Directions

In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt at medium speed until foamy. Add sugar a little at a time, beating well. Add extracts. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Grease the bottom only of a 9-in. tube pan with removable bottom. Spread batter evenly in pan. Place in a preheated 450° oven and immediately turn off heat. Let stand in oven overnight. The next day, loosen edges of torte with sharp knife and turn onto serving platter. Just before serving, whip cream until stiff; tint with food coloring if desired. Frost with cream and top with berries.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 175 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Forgotten Torte in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook

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auntiegps

Mar 18, 2014

my grandmother's favorite. I used to make this years ago but lost the recipe and I have it again. thankyou. this angel food torte is so delish n easy n pretty. guess what i am making today !!
nisswachick

Apr 18, 2013

I have made this cake every year for my mother's birthday! It is her very favorite. I don't frost with whipped cream but serve sliced, strawberries on it and a scoop of whipped cream. Literally melts in your mouth and soooo easy!
Mommajozy

Jun 24, 2011

Haven't made this yet, but I can't wait to make it ! Basically meringue, covered with whipped cream.... Oh my ! What could be more Heavenly ????? LOL
goodfoodeat

Mar 22, 2010

I've fixed a recipe just like this several times called, "Meringue Torte". It's so light and refreshing on a hot summer day! I slice strawberries and arrange them over-lapping around the top-center of the frosted cake. It's a showstopper and sooo delicious, people love it!