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COCONUT-FILLED NUT TORTE



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This beautiful torte is loaded with five different kinds of nuts, a coconut filling and plenty of cream cheese frosting. "I loved dreaming up this cake, because my family enjoys desserts and nuts," shares Callie Moore, from Preston, Connecticut.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

2/3 cup shortening
1-2/3 cups sugar
5 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
FILLING:
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup each chopped hazelnuts, pecans and walnuts
FROSTING:
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
Pecan halves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in almonds and hazelnuts., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks., In a large saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, butter and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Stir in coconut and nuts. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Beat in milk until light and fluffy. Spread filling between cake layers. Frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with pecans if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692 calories, Fat 37g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COCONUT - FILLED NUT TORTE



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All I can say is, if you like nuts..you will love this cake.. This is another wonderful recipe I enjoyed making. It is absolutely delicious. It also includes one of my favorite nuts.." Hazel Nuts"...that is what inspired me to try it. I love, love, love this cake. 2007 edition of Taste of Home... Can you tell I love their...

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Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 26

CAKE
2/3 c shortening
1 2/3 c sugar
5 egg whites
2 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp almond extract
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 c milk
1/2 c finely chopped almonds
1/2 c finely chopped hazel nuts
FILLING
1 can(s) ( 5 ounces ) evaporated milk
3/4 c sugar
6 Tbsp butter, cubed
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c flaked coconut
1/2 c each, chopped hazel nuts, chopped pecans, chopped walnuts
FROSTING
3/4 c butter, softened
2 pkg ( 3 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp milk
pecan halves, optional, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl; cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites and extract' mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in nuts.
  • 2. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9 in. cake pans. Bake at 350 for 20 - 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
  • 3. In a large saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, butter and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10 - 12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reaches 160. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Stir in coconut and nuts. Cool to room temperature.
  • 4. In a small mixing bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Beat in milk until light and fluffy. Spread filling between cake layers. Frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with pecans if desired. Store in refrigerator.

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