Blitz Kuchen (Lightning Cake) is a traditional German recipe for a classic sponge cake that incorporates beaten egg whites (like a torte) which is topped with chopped nuts and cinnamon prior to baking. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic German version of: Lightning Cake (Blitz Kuchen).
Combine the butter and sugar, creaming together, before adding the egg yolks. Then add all the remaining ingredients except the egg whites. Mix to a batter then add the beaten egg whites. Place in a greased, shallow pan. Dot with butter then decorate by sprinkling with sugar, cinnamon and chopped nuts. Bake in moderate oven, 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4), until done (about 40 minutes). Don't bake this cake too quickly, otherwise the nuts will sink to bottom.
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