German Prinzregenten Torte ( Eight Layer Cake ) Recipe

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German Prinzregenten Torte ( Eight Layer Cake )
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Directions:

  1. Cut 8 (8-inch) rounds from wax or parchment paper, grease, and place on greased baking sheets.
  2. TO MAKE THE CAKE: Cream together the 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together twice the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder and fold into the mixture.
  5. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and spread thinly into circles, as evenly as possible, on the wax paper rounds, to within 1 1/2 inches of the edges.
  6. Bake for about 7 minutes or until just lightly tinted.
  7. Carefully remove each batch as it is done and spread out on a board to cool while the rest are cooking.
  8. When all are cold, join together with the filling.
  9. Chill well and cover with the chocolate which has been melted over hot water.
  10. Decorate with rosettes of whipped cream and flaked chocolate.
  11. TO MAKE THE FILLING: Put the cocoa, cornstarch, and sugar into a mixing bowl and blend to a paste with some of the milk.
  12. Bring the remaining milk to the boiling point, add the cornstarch mixture, and stir over moderate heat until thickened.
  13. Put aside until lukewarm.
  14. Have the BUTTERS softened, mix them together, and beat until creamy.
  15. Gradually whip into the cornstarch cream.
  16. Allow to cool before using.
  17. Cooking for Family and Friends.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 994.37 Kcal (4163 kJ)
Calories from fat 600.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.67g 103%
Cholesterol 216.65mg 72%
Sodium 175.83mg 7%
Potassium 469.73mg 10%
Total Carbs 97.88g 33%
Sugars 55.75g 223%
Dietary Fiber 4.64g 19%
Protein 10.94g 22%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 172.4mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 352.27 Kcal (1475 kJ)
Calories from fat 212.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.62g 103%
Cholesterol 76.75mg 72%
Sodium 62.29mg 7%
Potassium 166.41mg 10%
Total Carbs 34.67g 33%
Sugars 19.75g 223%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 19%
Protein 3.88g 22%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 20%
Iron 0.9mg 14%
Calcium 61.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.6
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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