I wish my mom was here this morning because she loved Coconut Cake and also Coconut Pie because today is National Coconut Torte Day which I don’t believe I’ve ever had and I don’t think Charlie has either. As for David I don’t know if he has had it or not. How about you. Have you ever had a slice of Coconut Torte if so did you like it or not?
National Coconut Torte Day is celebrated every year on March 13. National Coconut Day a holiday to celebrate a rich and creamy dessert that has people smacking their lips all over the world. A Torte is basically a form of Cake without Flour. Tortes are a dense, multi-layered Cake made with Breadcrumb or Groundnut base and layered with a heavy helping of Cream ,Jam, Buttercream, Ganache, or Fruit.
Though the exact origins of National Coconut Torte Day are unknown, the word ‘torte’ is derived from a German word of the same spelling and pronunciation, which translates to ‘Cake.’ However, Torte has also been linked to the Italian word ‘tort,’ which also stands for a round type of Cake.
The word ‘Coconut’ is derived from the Iberian word ‘El coco,’ which refers to a mythical, hairy monster, which must have been a nod to the coarse hairs outside a Coconut. The name is said to have been bestowed by Spanish and Portuguese explorers. However, there has been controversy about the actual origins of the Coconut fruit, as some say it originated in South Asia, in the Ganges Delta. Others believe Coconut originated in South America.
The main ingredients required to make a tort are Breadcrumbs or Nuts, Sugar, Eggs, and flavoring. Add-ons depend on individual recipes and these may include Icing Sugar, Buttercream, Butter, or Fruit toppings which I will pass on. How about you? Remember there are no limits to the level of creativity used when backing a Torte. To begin baking a Torte, the oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Tortes are usually baked in springform pans, and the average baking time is 35 minutes to an hour.
The Torte dessert is mainly a European confection. In Austria, the Sachertorte and Linzer Torte are some of the most famous kinds of Torte. In Germany, the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte literally takes the Cake. In Hungary, the multi-layered Dobos Torte reigns supreme. Despite their European origin, Tortes are now eaten all over the world.
NATIONAL COCONUT TORTE DAY ACTIVITIES
- Whether you’re a master chef or a cooking amateur, celebrate National Torte Day by baking a Coconut Torte yourself.
- If you don’t have the time to make a Torte, visit a bakery and purchase yourself a Coconut Torte.
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CAKES AND TORTES
- All Tortes are Cakes, but not all Cakes are Tortes
- Cakes are usually made with the main ingredient of Flour, Tortes usually don’t contain Flour.
- Tortes are much shorter than Cakes because they have much thinner layers.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL COCONUT TORTE DAY
- Who doesn’t love Coconuts and dessert and combining these two crowd favorites is a recipe for delicious dining!
- Coconut is well-known for its nutrients, including vitamin B6, Zinc, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
Recipe for Coconut Torte
Ingredients
- 1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)
- 2 cups sour creamhttps://match.prod.bidr.io/cookie-msync?ai=ChUI2ea-kQ8QltwyGIqOqe6d8YQDIAASCQoHY2hpY29yeRoDY2hpYACSAQNjaGk=&gdpr=0&gdpr_consent=&gdpr_pd=0&
- 3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup sugar
Directions
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, coconut, pecans and sugar.
- Place one cake on a serving platter; spread with a third of the sour cream mixture. Repeat layers twice. Store in the refrigerator.
