Herrencreme-Torte
A delightful German cream cake made with multiple layers and rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams butter
- 250 grams powdered sugar
- 5 eggs
- 250 grams flour
- 500 ml cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 packet gelatin
- 100 grams cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, then fold gently until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake tin and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Whip the cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Dissolve the gelatin according to package instructions and mix into the cream.
- Slice the cooled cake and layer it with the cream mixture.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add espresso powder to the cream.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Find it online: https://michaelskueche.de/herrencreme-torte/