Recipe: Almond Macaroon Torte with Mocha Filling

Recipes using Starbucks House Blend Whole Bean Coffee

Price Each: $31.93USD

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Ingredients in Almond Macaroon Torte with Mocha Filling

• 1/2 cup sifted flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5 egg whites (save yolks for Mocha Butter Filling)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds

To make Almond Macaroon Torte with Mocha Filling

1. Sift together flour and sugar; add almonds.
2. Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form; gradually add vanilla and sugar, beating constantly until very stiff and glossy.
3. Fold in dry ingredients gradually a few spoonfuls at a time; fold gently but thoroughly.
4. Bake in 2 well greased, lightly floured round 8 inch cake pans for 35 - 40 mins.
5. Cool; spread mocha cream between layers and on top and sides.

Refrigerate Almond Macaroon Torte with Mocha Filling for 4 hours before serving.

Mocha Butter Cream Filling

• 5 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup suga
• 3 tbsps flour
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/2 cup strong coffee
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup creamed butter
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1. Beat together yolks, sugar, flour and salt until fluffy.
2. Blend in cream and strong coffee; cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat; add cocoa and blend well.
4. Cool to lukewarm; add butter and vanilla.