Strawberry Blitz Torte
Strawberry Blitz Torte is a classic layered dessert with a fun twist: each cake layer bakes with a light meringue topping right in the pan. Once cooled, the layers are stacked with a fresh whipped-cream strawberry filling for a beautiful, airy treat.
Baked in two 8-inch pans, this vintage-style torte is perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Strawberry Blitz Torte
Ingredients
- 1 cup sifted cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Meringue
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Strawberry Filling
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch layer cake pans.
- Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt three times.
- Cream shortening and ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat egg yolks until thick; add to creamed mixture along with milk and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Divide batter between the two pans.
- Meringue: Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well after each addition. Beat in ½ teaspoon vanilla.
- Pile half the meringue over the batter in each pan.
- Bake about 35 minutes. Loosen sides and remove to racks; cool with meringue side up.
- Filling: Whip cream with confectioners’ sugar until stiff. Fold in sliced strawberries.
- When layers are cool, spread filling between them and stack.
Strawberry Blitz Torte FAQ
What pan size do I need?
Use two greased 8-inch layer cake pans. Divide the batter between them, then pile meringue on top of each before baking.
Do I put the meringue on before baking?
Yes. After spreading the batter, pile half the meringue over each layer and bake with the meringue on top.
How do I make the strawberry filling?
Whip ½ cup whipping cream with 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar until stiff, then fold in 1 cup sliced strawberries. Spread between the cooled layers.