Baumkuchen -- The King Of Cakes! Recipe

Name: Baumkuchen -- The King Of Cakes!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 8 eggs (separated); 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup minced almonds; 1 cup flour, mixed with; 2 tablespoons flour, mixed with; 1 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup apricot jam, melted; almond paste (optional); powdered sugar (optional); chocolate icing (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
8 eggs (separated)
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup minced almonds
1 cup flour, mixed with
2 tablespoons flour, mixed with
1 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup apricot jam, melted
almond paste (optional)
powdered sugar (optional)
chocolate icing (optional)

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["Whip butter and sugar well until creamy. Gradually add egg yolks and the rum, zest, salt, almonds, flour and cornstarch to the butter-sugar mixture until a light, foamy batter forms.", "Beat egg whites until very stiff and fold gently into the batter.", "Pour about 2 tablespoons batter (a thin covering) into a 8-1/2"" springform pan greased with butter.", "On the uppermost oven rack,", "or broil in a preheated for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully, this browning can take place very quickly.", "Repeat until all the batter is gone -- you should have about 14 to 16 layers. When the cake is done, let it stand a few minutes before running a sharp knife along the sides of the pan. Remove the cake from the pan and glaze with melted apricot jam. Once the jam is set, you can add an additional glaze of thinned almond paste or immediately finish the cake with a thin icing made from powered sugar or the highest quality chocolate available (use your favorite chocolate)."]

1201

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 cup butter, room temperature, 3/4 cup sugar, 8 eggs (separated), 2 tablespoons dark rum, and more.

Yes, Baumkuchen -- The King Of Cakes! 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.

Baumkuchen -- The King Of Cakes!

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