Torta De Hojas Recipe
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Torta De Hojas

By: ILIKECAKES 
"I loved this recipe 27 years ago when I was in Chile. I haven't made it in years, but I do remember my family really enjoyed it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch layer cake
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 7/8 cup butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup milk
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  • 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Blend in the egg yolks, one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. The dough will be stiff like a cookie dough. Divide the dough into 10 pieces and shape into balls. Roll each ball into a 9 inch circle. Place on cookie sheets and prick with a fork in several places.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside.
  4. Make the Caramel Filling: In a sauce pan, boil the unopened cans of sweetened condensed milk for 3 hours. Monitor the water closely, to make sure there is always water in the pan. Remove can from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. In a small measuring cup, combine the brandy and water.
  5. Place one cookie layer on serving plate. Sprinkle with brandy mixture, then spread with the now thickened condensed milk. Sprinkle with nuts. Continue stacking until all layers are used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 575 | Total Fat: 26.6g | Cholesterol: 109mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by katie_luvs2bake!   view full review
Hi everyone! so, i live in chile where this is a very popular cake. But it is a very intense...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by chileanwife   view full review
This recipe is an amazing authentic Chilean cake also known as “Torta de Mil Hojas” or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by JNW   view full review
This dessert came out fabulous! I had eaten it years ago at a Chilean friends house, and mine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2003 by JOANPHYLLIS   view full review
I have been looking for this receipe for 15 to 16 years... after having mislayed mine. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by Urocyon   view full review
We adapted this recipe to cap off a Chilean wine tasting party and it was a huge hit. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2010 by Shalonda   view full review
This was a fantastic dessert! I made the recipe as instructed and it looked like an artisan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by DiamondGirl amanecer   view full review
This cake was very delicious for my family. I have heard much about "Torta de mil hojas", but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by 54main   view full review
We made this for a pot-luck welcoming our friends back home from their vacation of hiking in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by erinmac   view full review
This recipe is awesome! I used a large plate to cut out the circles so they were all an equal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by kriegerog   view full review
I loved making this cake and it tastes great. They only think is that its time is misleading....

 

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