Cinnamon Torte
Description
This International dessert features Self-raising flour, Powdered cinnamon, Ground almonds, Caster sugar, Butter or margarine. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Icing sugar
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Sift the flour and cinnamon into a bowl or food processor, then put in the ground almonds, sugar, butter or margarine and grated lemon rind.
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Process, without the plunger (to
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let in more air and
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make the mixture light), or rub the fat into the other ingredients with your fingers.
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Either way, the result will be a soft dough.
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You can
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roll this out straight away, but it's easier to handle if you
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wrap it in polythene and chill it for 30 minutes.
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Set the oven to 180 C/350 F/Gas Mark 4.
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On a lightly floured board,
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roll out two-thirds of the almond mixture, to fit a 20 cm/8 inch flan tin.
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Put the pastry into the tin and trim the edges.
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Spread the jam over the pastry, then
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roll out the remaining pastry, including the trimmings, and
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cut long strips to
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make a lattice across the top of the jam.
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Bake the torte for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is set and lightly browned.
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Serve hot or cold, with a snowy topping of sifted icing sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1995.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 120.8g186%
- Saturated Fat 25.8g129%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1041.1mg44%
- Total Carbohydrate 226.5g76%
- Dietary Fiber 29.9g120%
- Sugars 187.3g
- Protein 27.1g55%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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