Brazil Nut Torte Recipe

Looking for something simple to cook, yet delicious to taste? If so, you'll find this Brazil Nut Torte incredibly pleasing, coz this simple recipe is gonna really impress your palate. Watch out!

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Flour1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
 2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs
 Butter/Margarine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Granulated Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg yolks3
 3/4 cup chopped Brazil nuts
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
 1 package vanilla pudding or pie filling
 L 1/2 cups milk
 Heavy cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Sift together flour and baking powder; add cracker crumbs.
Cream butter and sugar together until smooth.
Beat in yolks singly, beating well after each addition.
Add nuts and vanilla.
Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Line bottoms of two 8-inch layer cake pans with waxed paper.
Pour cake batter in tins.
Bake in a moderately hot oven (375°F.) 30 min- utes or until done.
Cool in pans.
Combine vanilla pudding with milk and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
Remove from heat and chill thoroughly.
Beat pudding until smooth.
Whip cream and fold into pudding.
Remove cakes from pan.
Split each cake layer in half crosswise, making four layers in all.
Spread filling between layers and on top of cake.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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