Almond Brittle Torte Recipe

Name: Almond Brittle Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup slivered almonds; 8 eggs,; 1/4 cup water; 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups cake flour; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup slivered almonds
8 eggs,
1/4 cup water
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

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Line a
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with foil; butter the foil and set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and coffee granules. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 290u00b0. Sprinkle with baking soda, stirring constantly (mixture will foam). Stir in the almonds. Pour into prepared pan. Cool completely.
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In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, water, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and 3/4 cup sugar; add to egg yolk mixture and mix well. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Fold into the batter. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack.
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Remove cake from pan. Split horizontally into four layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with about 3/4 cup whipped cream. Break almond brittle into small pieces; sprinkle some over cream. Repeat layers twice. Spread remaining whipped cream over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining brittle. Refrigerate until serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules, and more.

Yes, Almond Brittle Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Brittle Torte

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