Germanstrawberrytarterdbeertortenboden Recipes

MA B'S BISKUIT TORTENBODEN (GERMAN SPONGE CAKE) RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F Whip the egg whites with the vanilla and lemon juice or cream of tartar till stiff. The lemon juice or cream of tartar will help stabilize the egg whites. Whip the egg yolks till they are creamy, add the sugar. Continue whipping till the mixture falls off the beater in ribbons Fold the mixture into the egg whites. For those not use to folding, use a rubber spatula and start at the bottom of the bowl and use a turning motion to mix it in. Add the sifted flour and lemon peel by sprinkling in small batches and gently folding in. Be careful to not over mix. Place into a 9 or 10 inch Spring form pan that has been buttered and floured on the middle shelf for 15 to 20 minutes or till a toothpick comes out clean Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before unmolding allow to cool completely before applying icing and fruit toppings.

GERMAN STRAWBERRY CAKE (ERDBEER TORTE)

Steps:

• Oil two 9 1/2 - 10 inch sponge tins, line the base with greaseproof paper and dust with flour.
• Sift together the flour, cornflour, and baking powder two or three times.
• Break the eggs into a large bowl and whisk for 1 - 2 minutes either using electric beaters or a rotary whisk.
• Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
• Add the sugar and whisk over the heat until the mixture is creamy.
• Remove from heat and whisk until mixture is cool and the beaters leave a trail when lifted above the mixture.
• Gently fold in the flour a little at a time finally adding the grated lemon rind.
• Divide the mixture between the two tins and bake in a fairly hot oven (GM 5, 375°F, 190°C) for about 25 minutes.
• Remove the tins and cool on a wire rack.
• Spoon the jam and water into a small saucepan, bring to the boil and bubble to a thick glaze.
• Brush one surface of the sponge with the glaze and sandwich the layers together.
• Brush the sides with more jam and press the nuts into the sides with a small palette knife.
• Lift the cake onto a flat serving plate.
• Arrange the strawberries on top halving them if large, brush with remaining glaze and serve.