| ukrainian Sponge Coffee Torte posted By Olga At Recipegoldmine.com 5/5/02 11:32:19 Am a Very Light And Tender Torte With A Mild Coffee Flavor. The Filling Is Satin-smooth And Rich. 1 Cup Strong Coffee (2 Tablespoons Coffee To 1 Cup Water) 1 Cup Sifted Cake Flour 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder few Grains Salt 5 Eggs, Separated 1 Cup Granulated Sugar prepare The Coffee And Cool It. Reserve 1/2 Cup Of The Coffee For The Filling. sift The Flour With The Baking Powder And Salt Twice. Beat The Egg Whites Until Stiff. Add 1/2 Cup Of The Sugar Gradually And Beat Constantly Until Thick. now Beat The Egg Yolks Until Light. Add The Other 1/2 Cup Sugar Gradually And Continue Beating Until Light And Fluffy. combine Both Mixtures And Fold To Blend Thoroughly. Add The Flour Alternately With 1/2 Cup Of The Cooled Coffee. spoon The Batter Into An Ungreased, Deep, Round Baking Pan. Best To Use Springform Pan. Bake In A Moderate Oven (350 Degrees F) For About 45 Minutes, Or Until Done When Tested. invert On A Cake Rack And Cool. Cut The Cake Into 2 Layers. Spread The Following Filling Between The Layers, Over The Top And On The Sides: filling 1 Cup Butter (soft) 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Strong Coffee 2 Egg Yolks toasted Slivered Almonds cream The Butter With The Sugar Until Very Light. Add The Coffee Gradually And Beat With A Rotary Beater Until Fluffy. Beat In The Egg Yolks. the Filling Should Be Of A Spreading Consistency. Spread As Directed. Decorate With The Toasted Almonds. Place The Torte In A Cool Place For Several Hours Before Cutting. |