Lithuanian Strawberry Torte Recipe

Name: Lithuanian Strawberry Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 6 egg yolks; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 6 egg whites; 3 cups whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup currant jelly; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 1/2 cup strawberry preserves

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
6 egg yolks
2 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 egg whites
3 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup currant jelly
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup strawberry preserves

1
In large mixing bowl cream together 1 1/4 cups of the sugar and the butter till very light and fluffy.
2
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each; continue beating till very fluffy, about 5 minutes.
3
Sift together flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir into creamed mixture.
4
Beat egg whites till soft peaks form; gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
5
Fold into creamed mixture.
6
Pour into 3 lightly greased and floured 9 x 1 1/2-inch round baking pans.
7
Bake at 350 till done, about 20 minutes.
8
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans.
9
Cool on rack.
10
Whip cream and vanilla just to soft peaks.
11
Place a cake layer on serving plate.
12
Spread with currant jelly and then with 1 cup of the whipped cream.
13
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons pecans.
14
Spread second layer with 1/3 cup of the strawberry preserves, then with 1 cup of the whipped cream; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons pecans.
15
Gently place atop first layer.
16
Carefully top with third layer.
17
Frost top and sides with remaining whipped cream; coat sides with remaining pecans.
18
Using tip of a small spoon, dot top with remaining strawberry preserves.

2211

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups sugar, 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 6 egg yolks, 2 cups sifted cake flour, and more.

Yes, Lithuanian Strawberry 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.

Lithuanian Strawberry Torte

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