The Boston Globe: Recipe: Almond torte is a tender, orange-scented cake for the Passover table Recipe: Almond torte is a tender, orange-scented cake for the Passover table For the best nutty flavor in this Passover almond torte, toast the almonds before grinding them in a food processor with matzo cake meal and sugar. You can also substitute almond flour for the same ... Los Angeles Times: Recipe: Chocolate-glazed nut torte with strawberries in Sephardi syrup Editor’s note: High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level.

Understanding the Context

This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ... Meringue-topped cakes filled with whipped cream and berries: A blitz torte never goes out of style. By Melissa Clark When my friend Ursula Reshoft-Hegewisch offers to bring dessert, my answer is ... Cake: With a serrated knife, slice pound cake horizontally into two layers.

Key Insights

Place bottom layer on a freezer-safe serving platter; spread with ice cream. Replace cake top; cover and freeze for at least ... First published Aug. 9, 2011: It's light, pairs perfectly with fresh berries and ice cream, and even is low-fat. It's summer's perfect dessert — angel food cake.

Final Thoughts

It's also wonderfully easy to make.