Ludlat Dort (Czech Sour Cherry Torte) Recipe

Name: Ludlat Dort (Czech Sour Cherry Torte)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cherry, from can drained; rum (to cover cherries); 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup powdered sugar; 8 egg yolks; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1 cup flour; 8 egg whites; 1/2 pint whipping cream; 2 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares; 1 bittersweet chocolate square; chocolate frosting

Servings: persons

1 cup sour cherry, from can drained
rum (to cover cherries)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup flour
8 egg whites
1/2 pint whipping cream
2 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1 bittersweet chocolate square
chocolate frosting

1
Cover the cherries with rum and allow to soak overnight.
2
Beat butter, sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Add cocoa powder and mix well. Add flour gradually. Beat egg whites stiff and fold into cocoa mixture.
3
Pour into two layer pans and bake in 300F oven for 45 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on rack.
4
In double boiler, bring cream and chocolate squares to melting point stirring continuously. When chocolate is melted, remove from heat and allow to cool completely. It will beat better if you refrigerate it for a time. Beat until very smooth and thick.
5
Spread one cake layer with thin layer of chocolate frosting and top with drained cherries. Place second layer atop first layer and cover rest of cake with remaining chocolate frosting.

1376

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sour cherry, from can drained, rum (to cover cherries), 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Ludlat Dort (Czech Sour Cherry 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.

Ludlat Dort (Czech Sour Cherry Torte)

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