Ukrainian Sponge Coffee Torte Recipe

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.





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