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How to make torte cakes; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video series.
There are 22 videos in this series:

Get the proper supplies and utensils needed to make torte cakes; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to add the dry ingredients for making torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to cream butter and sugar for making torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to cream butter and sugar for making torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to add eggs to torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to mix the dry ingredients for torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to add the rest of the ingredients for torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to add nuts to torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

Get to know the difference between layer cake and torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to put the dough in a torte cake pan; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to make an upper crust wall for filling on a torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to make an upper crust wall for filling on a torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to make a smaller layer torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to make fruit and Linzer torte cakes; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to add fruit topping to a torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to mix and add the fruit filling for torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to add fruit to torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to make the criss-cross pattern for a torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to pre-heat the oven for baking torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to bake torte cake; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

How to save left over torte cake dough; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

See examples of finished torte cakes; get expert tips on baking homemade dessert recipes in this free cooking video.

If Ben Franklin could be cajoled into amending his own words posthumously, he might say that dessert is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Though every culture has its own variation on what qualifies as dessert, sweet foods are an essential part of the human dietary experience. Their relatively minor role as a player in the nutritional pyramid belies their powerful ability to bring a smile to almost anyone’s face. And dessert most of all reminds us of home cooking, of times spent at the kitchen table, of Mom’s secret recipes passed down from Grandma.
In this free dessert cooking class on video, learn how to make two quick and easy torte cake recipes. Our expert will show you how to make both a Linzer torte and an apple and raisin torte. Get step-by-step instructions, including ingredients and utensils needed, how to cream butter, how to put the dough in a pan, how to make a filling crust, how to create a criss-cross pattern, and more. Enjoy these delectable dessert dishes at your earliest convenience.
Andrea Spano Andrea Spano received her training in the culinary arts program of the New York Restaurant School, where she graduated with honors in 1986. She then opened “Steve & Andrea's Restaurant.” Realizing her love of baking and creating desserts was something she wished to pursue further, “Desserts By Andrea” was then born. <p> After several years of creating wonderful desserts for her clientèle, she was inspired to write “Not Just Desserts,” a beautiful collection of fantastic confections and delectable, savory foods. The book includes funny stories, memoirs and interesting baking & food facts. Andrea continues to delight her customers with her delicious menu of tortes, cheesecakes, layer cakes and other extraordinary dessert creations.dkdk
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