torta

Name: Torta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 8 large egg yolks; 2 cup(s) self-rising flour; 1 cup(s) oil; 1 cup(s) milk; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla

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Cynthia Lancaster

Houston, TX

Updated on Oct 30, 2025

This is a favorite traditional Filipino torta recipe baked during holidays and special occasions. These little cakes are so good, it's difficult to just have one.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 large egg yolks
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup oil
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make torta

Step 1

Cream oil and sugar.

Step 2

Add eggs and beat until creamy.
Step 3

Add flour alternately with milk, then add vanilla.
Step 4

Line muffin tins with muffin cups and bake for 20-25 min at 350 degrees (pre-heated oven).
Step 5

Let the muffins cool completely and roll the tops in sugar.
Step 6

Note: The tins I used are traditional muffin tins used for this recipe which can be purchased online.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 350kcal, carbohydrates: 41g, cholesterol: 2mg, fat: 20g, fiber: 1g, protein: 3g, saturated fat: 2g, sodium: 8mg, sugar: 26g, unsaturated fat: 18g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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