Description
A traditional Polish dish, tort na komunie is a celebratory cake often served during first communion parties. It features layers of sponge cake, creamy fillings, and decorative toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh fruit for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix flour and baking powder, then fold into egg mixture.
- Pour batter into greased cake pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Let cake cool completely.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Slice cake horizontally into layers.
- Spread cream between layers and on top.
- Decorate with fresh fruit.
- Chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can add fruit preserves between layers for extra flavor.
- For a sturdier cake, use buttercream instead of whipped cream.
- This cake is best served the same day it’s made.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Polish communion cake, tort na komunie, celebration cake, sponge cake