Christmas Schmoo Torte Recipe-Canada Best (2024)

This recipe is the secret recipe from Canada – Christmas Schmoo Torte Recipe. So, if you are looking for what to bake today or for the Christmas the solution is …

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My post today is one of my favorite torte I ever made. And not to many people know about it…Why and why? Why?

I already asked that question. And Universe is working on the solution. Until then I will keep making and repeating this recipe until you discover and share this golden joy of the recipe.

So, to learn more about this recipe, check the title called…

Description of Christmas Schmoo Torte Recipe

This torte is the Canada best recipe. Or to be more specific it is Manitoba regional iconic cake. Packed with pecans, heavy cream and caramel sauce. Can be illegal if borders for cake exist.

I made this torte many, many times.One of them went into this post Shmoo Torte – a gooey torte with a mysterious past (Winnipeg). So, now you are wondering why I am doing it again?

Well, my original recipe was for 9 inch cake pan and I was not on diet.

Now, I am but I am not about to give up on tortes, cakes or desserts. So, I was thinking to make a smaller version of my favorite cake, Shmoo Torte.

Smaller version got another letter so it is now, Schmoo torte. Did I confuse you? Of course I did. But it is not my fault.

The name is what is so confusing. It can be Schmoo or Shmoo. Because of that the Universe is taking so much time to make it viral. But with the help of God, Dr. Google and you my sweet baking nation it is the time to share this recipe. With the whole sweet world. From Europe to China to USA this recipe is the recipe that MUST be made.

Because we need something to unify us and this is it. The torte from Canada called Schmoo Torte or Shmoo. Who cares?

The recipe is the same. Delicious Canadian layer cake with whipped cream filling and homemade caramel sauce.

Do you need more? Of course you do. You need shopping list and it is below…

SHOPPING LIST

  • eggs
  • sugar
  • flour (all purpose, unbleached)
  • pecan
  • heavy cream
  • cream of tartar
  • baking powder
  • pure vanilla extract
  • Whip It (optional)
  • butter (unsalted)
  • brown sugar

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

-your favorite mixer (I like to use KitchenAid)

-mixing bowl

-6 inch baking pan (2 of them)

ACTION TIME

Making Christmas Schmoo Torte Recipe-Canada Best

Ingredients

3 egg whites + 1/4 cup sugar

3 egg yolks + 1/4 cup sugar

1/8 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup AP flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Filling

2 1/2 cups whipping cream

3 TBSP icing sugar

1 Whip It (optional)

Caramel Sauce

1 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHMOO TORTE

Preheat oven to325F.

Line two of 6 inch cake pans with parchment paper. Set aside.

Separate egg whites from yolks.

In bowl number 1 beat egg whites until almost stiff.

Add 1/8 tsp of cream of tartar and very gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar.

Mix well.

In a bowl number 2 beat 3 egg yolks until light. Add 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla.

Mix all ingredients well. (for about 3 minutes).

Now fold egg whites into yolk mixture.

Sift 1/8 cup flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder.

Use a spatula to mix flour into eggs mixture.

Be sure that no streaks of flour remain.

Now sift another 1/8 cup of flour.

Mix again using a spatula.

Fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake for about 27 min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove from oven and cool it.

Making Filling and Assembly

For the filling whip the cream, Whip It (if using) with icing sugar.

Place bottom cake layer and add half of the whip cream filling.

Top with remaining layer.

Use remaining whipped cream to cover the top and side of cake.

Decorate with pecans and caramel sauce.

Chill for at last 6 hours or overnight.

Now, let’s make a sauce.

How to make CARAMEL SAUCE

1 cup whip cream

1/4 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar.

Bring 1/2 cup of whip cream and 1/4 cup of butter to boil.

Add 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup whip cream.

Return to boil.

Reduce heat and boil for about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool.

HOW TO SERVE IT?

Check the image below…keep going and enjoy.

Quick Note

Eggs– use large, organic eggs (Farmers market or your local store)

Heavy Cream– I used 35%

Pecans– I bought the pecans from the Costco. (the best price)

WHIP IT – Dr. Oetker product which is the cream stabilizer.

FINAL NOTEfor Christmas Schmoo Torte Recipe

Yes, this is the most amazing caramel pecan schmoo torte.

The perfect impressive dessert.

So, if you are looking for what to bake today or for the Christmas the solution is here.

Also, got this message on Pinterest: Love it! ❤️ Going to make again for sure (check the link)

Print the recipe and ENJOY.

Final Grade: A+++

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Yield: Serving 3 people

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Delicious Canadian layer cake packed with pecans, heavy cream and homemade caramel sauce.

The best torte recipe.

Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites + 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks + 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup AP flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Filling

  • 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 3 TBSP icing sugar
  • 1 Whip It (optional)

Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

    Preheat oven to 325 F.

    Line two of 6 inch cake pans with parchment paper. Set aside.

    For the next step you will need 2 mixing bowls:

    In bowl number 1 beat egg whites until almost stiff.

    Add 1/8 tsp of cream of tartar and very gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar.

    Mix well.

    In a bowl number 2 beat 3 egg yolks until light. Add 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla.

    Mix all ingredients well. (for about 3 minutes).

    Now fold egg whites into yolk mixture.

    Sift 1/8 cup flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder.

    Use a spatula to mix flour into eggs mixture.

    Be sure that no streaks of flour remain.

    Now sift another 1/8 cup of flour.

    Mix again using a spatula.

    Fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

    Pour batter into prepared pans.

    Bake for about 27 min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Remove from oven and cool it.

    Making Filling and Assembly

    For the filling whip the cream, Whip It (if using) with icing sugar.

    Place bottom cake layer and add half of the whip cream filling.

    Top with remaining layer.

    Use remaining whipped cream to cover the top and side of cake.

    Decorate with pecans and caramel sauce.

    Chill for at last 6 hours or overnight.

    Now, let’s make a sauce.

    How to make CARAMEL SAUCE

    1 cup whip cream

    1/4 cup butter

    1 cup brown sugar.

    Bring 1/2 cup of whip cream and 1/4 cup of butter to boil.

    Add 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup whip cream.

    Return to boil.

    Reduce heat and boil for about 5 minutes.

    Remove from heat and cool.

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Christmas Schmoo Torte Recipe-Canada Best (2024)

FAQs

Where is schmoo torte from? ›

The shmoo torte comes from Winnipeg, as the story goes, created by a proud mother for her son's Bar Mitzvah. And while it remains a regular at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs—and, to be sure, at wedding sweet tables—you can order a slice of shmoo at local restaurants and a whole shmoo at bakeries. It is rich, rich, rich.

How long to bake a cake? ›

Baking Times for Different Sized Cake Pans
Cake Pan SizeApproximate Baking Times
Two 8 x 8 x 2 or 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pans25 to 35 minutes
12 cup Bundt Cake or Angel Food cake pan35 to one hour
10-inch cheesecake made in spring form pan35 to one hour
13- x 9- x 2-inch - 1/4 sheet cake30 to 35 minutes
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What is a schmoo? ›

(ʃmou) nounWord forms: plural schmoes. slang. a foolish, boring, or stupid person; a jerk. Also: schmoe.

Who invented the shmoo? ›

The shmoo (plural: shmoos, also shmoon) is a fictional cartoon creature created by Al Capp (1909–1979); the character first appeared in the comic strip Li'l Abner on August 31, 1948. It has had a considerable influence on pop culture, language, geopolitics, human history, and science.

Is it better to bake a cake at 325 or 350? ›

Baking at a lower temperature slows the spring in the leavening, which prevents a dome from forming on your cake. Most cakes bake at 350°F. Reducing the temperature to 325°F is all you need to do to get a flat-topped cake.

What temperature is best for baking cake? ›

Cake Baking and Temperature Time

Typically, a cake is baked at a temperature of 180-190 degrees Celsius for 25-30 minutes. However, the temperature and time may vary depending on the recipe and the size of the cake. It's crucial to follow the recipe instructions carefully to achieve the best results.

How long to bake a 9 inch cake at 350 degrees? ›

The general rule of thumb when baking is “the bigger the pan, the lower the temperature”. You bake a 9” round chocolate cake for about 30-35 minutes at 350° F (175° C).

Where is schmoo from? ›

A shmoo is a cartoon creature, created and first drawn by the cartoonist Al Capp (Alfred Gerald Caplin), an American cartoonist best known for the satiric comic strip, Li'l Abner. Li'l Abner, first appearing in 1934, became one of the most significant newspaper comic strips ever.

Where does Sacher torte originate from? ›

Austria

Where did Dobos torte originate? ›

The layered pastry is named after its inventor, Hungarian chef József C. Dobos, a delicatessen owner in Budapest. In the late 1800s, he decided to create a cake that would last longer than other pastries in an age when cooling techniques were limited.

Is torte French or Italian? ›

A torte (/ˈtɔːrt/; from German: Torte (German pronunciation: [ˈtɔrtə]), in turn from Latin via Italian: torta) is a rich, usually multilayered, cake that is filled with whipped cream, buttercreams, mousses, jams, or fruit. Ordinarily, the cooled torte is glazed and garnished.

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