ALMOND RASPBERRY TORTE

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This gorgeous torte looks and tastes like it came from a gourmet shop. Guests have a hard time believing it's a homemade dessert!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
SYRUP:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Amaretto
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons almond extract
FILLING:
1 can (12 ounces) raspberry cake and pastry filling
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can (12-1/2 ounces) almond cake and pastry filling
FINISHING:
1 cup sliced almonds
Fresh raspberries

Steps:

Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Beat in vanilla., Combine flour and baking powder; beat into egg mixture. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted; beat into batter. Spread into prepared pans., Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in Amaretto; cool., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. In a small bowl, combine raspberry filling and lemon juice; set aside., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; brush with 3 tablespoons syrup. Top with 1/3 cup almond filling and 1/3 cup raspberry mixture; repeat layers twice., Top with remaining cake layer; brush with remaining syrup. Frost top and sides of cake with frosting. Press sliced almonds onto sides of cake. Garnish with raspberries. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 147g carbohydrate (111g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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