Huguenot Torte
Huguenot Torte is a traditional pastry that originated in Germany and was influenced by French cuisine. It is named after the Huguenots, French Protestants who settled in Germany and brought their culinary traditions with them.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Huguenot Torte
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Grind the almonds in a food processor until finely ground.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground almonds, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Spread half of the batter into a greased and lined cake tin.
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Spoon the apricot jam over the batter, spreading it evenly.
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Top with the remaining batter and smooth the surface.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the torte to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24g37%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
