Ukrainian Sponge Coffee Torte Recipe | Ukrainian Recipes

How to prepare "ukrainian sponge coffee torte"

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.