Jans Forgotten Torte Food

FORGOTTEN TORTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt at medium speed until foamy. Add sugar a little at a time, beating well. Add extracts. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Grease the bottom only of a 9-in. tube pan with removable bottom. Spread batter evenly in pan. Place in a preheated 450° oven and immediately turn off heat. Let stand in oven overnight. The next day, loosen edges of torte with sharp knife and turn onto serving platter. Just before serving, whip cream until stiff; tint with food coloring if desired. Frost with cream and top with berries.

JAN'S FORGOTTEN TORTE

Steps:

• This dessert should be prepared the night before it is to be served.
• Let egg whites stand at room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites.
• Beat until quite foamy.
• Add sugar gradually, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add extract and beat until meringue is quite stiff.
• Butter just the bottom of a 2 pice tube pan.
• Spread meringue in pan.
• Place in oven and TURN OFF HEAT.
• Let stand in oven overnight or for at least 6 hours.
• Turn onto a serving place and place in the refrigerator until it is well chilled.
• Make whipped cream and spread it on the top and sides of the torte.
• Spoon raspberries onto each serving.