Ukrainian Coffee Torte Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Coffee Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup strong coffee; 1 cup sifted cake flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 5 eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 2 grains salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup strong coffee; 2 egg yolks; Toasted slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1 cup strong coffee
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder
5 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
2 grains salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup strong coffee
2 egg yolks
Toasted slivered almonds

1
Prepare the coffee (2 tablespoons coffee to 1 cup water) and cool it.
2
Reserve 1/2 cup of the coffee for the filling.
3
Sift the flour with the baking powder and salt twice.
4
Beat the egg whites until stiff.
5
Add 1/2 cup of the sugar gradually and beat constantly until thick.
6
Beat the egg yolks until light.
7
Add the other 1/2 cup sugar gradually and continue beating until light and fluffy.
8
Combine both mixtures and fold to blend thoroughly.
9
Add the flour alternately with 1/2 cup of the cooled coffee.
10
Spoon the batter into an ungreased, deep, round baking pan.
11
Bake in a moderate oven (350F) for about 45 minutes, or until done when tested.
12
Invert on a cake rack and cool.
13
Cut the cake into 2 layers.
14
Filling: Cream the butter with the sugar until very light.
15
Add the coffee gradually and beat with a rotary beater until fluffy.
16
Beat in the egg yolks.
17
The filling should be of a spreading consistency.
18
Spread the between the layers, over the top and on the sides.
19
Decorate with the toasted almonds.
20
Place the torte in a cool place for several hours before cutting.

1170

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

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 cup strong coffee, 1 cup sifted cake flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 5 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Coffee 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.

Ukrainian Coffee Torte

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