BUTTERMILK TORTE

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I grew up on a farm, and our family enjoyed delicious down-home food. It was always a special treat when my mother prepared her buttermilk torte. It hit the spot after a long day of chores. Carol Ledvina MISHICOT, WISCONSIN

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

Grease the bottom only of a 10-in. springform pan; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven; increase heat to 375°., In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form., Spread evenly over warm cake, sealing edges to sides of pan. Sprinkle chips and coconut over the top. Bake for 15 minutes or until coconut and meringue are golden brown. Run a knife around edge of pan; remove sides. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.