Agnes Bernauer Törtchen

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Coconut whipped cream is a lighter alternative.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: none

Vanilla extract is more commonly available.

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts are less expensive and still provide crunch.

Preheat the oven.

Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Gradually add the sugar while continuing to whip.

Fold in the ground almonds or nuts and the cornstarch gently.

Pour the mixture into a prepared baking pan and bake until golden.

Prepare the buttercream by heating the milk and whisking in the cornstarch until thickened.

Add the instant coffee to the buttercream mixture.

Beat in the butter until smooth and creamy.

Spread the buttercream between the layers of the cake and on top.

Garnish with almond flakes and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Cooking Techniques

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