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Torta

A delicious layered cake, often filled with cream, fruits, or chocolate, perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup fresh fruits such as strawberries or peaches
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Topping
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Assemble the Torta
  1. Once the cake is completely cool, slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the bottom layer, then add the fresh fruits and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  3. Place the second layer on top and spread more whipped cream on top.
  4. Decorate with chocolate shavings and garnish with fresh mint.
  5. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This torta can be customized with different fillings and toppings based on seasonal fruits.

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