17 Swedish Torte Cake Recipe Dive Into Deliciousness!

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup almond paste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa powder with the boiling water until smooth.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, and vanilla extract.
5. Add the cocoa mixture and the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and beat until well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Make the filling:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the almond paste and continue beating until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold the whipped cream into the butter mixture and add in the almond extract.

3. Assemble the cake:

1. Cut the cake horizontally into two equal layers.
2. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of filling on top.
3. Place the second layer on top of the filling and cover the entire cake with the remaining filling.
4. Garnish the top of the cake with shaved chocolate or sliced almonds if desired.
5. Chill the cake for at least an hour before serving to allow the filling to set.

4. Serve and enjoy: