torta

Name: Torta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) oil; 1 1/2 cup(s) + 1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided; 8 large egg yolks; 2 cup(s) self-rising flour; 1 cup(s) whole milk; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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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 have just one. The tins I use are traditional muffin tins used for this recipe, which can be purchased online. Cupcake muffin tins can also be used.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup oil
1 1/2 cups + 1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
8 large egg yolks
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make torta

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream oil and granulated sugar.

Step 2

Add eggs and beat until creamy.
Step 3

Add flour alternately with milk. Then add vanilla extract.
Step 4

Lightly grease the tins. If using traditional tins, fill them with batter. If using cupcake tins, line with muffin cups and fill with batter.
Step 5

Bake for 15 - 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
Step 6

Let the muffins cool completely and roll the tops in the remaining 1/3 cup of granulated sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 407kcal, carbohydrates: 17g, cholesterol: 125mg, fat: 23g, fiber: 1g, protein: 5g, saturated fat: 3g, sodium: 14mg, sugar: 1g, unsaturated fat: 20g

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

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