sweet tidings

A showstopper of a dessert, this torte is almost meditative to make

CINNAMON LAYER TORTE

serves about 16

FOR THE PASTRY LAYERS

375g unsalted butter, at room temperature, chopped
345g caster sugar
2 eggs
480g plain flour, plus extra
1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder

FOR THE FILLING

1ltr whipping cream
55g icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract

YOU WILL ALSO NEED

75g dark chocolate shavings

1 Start this recipe the day before serving. Beat the butter and sugar until pale. Add the eggs, beating, then beat in the flour, cinnamon and baking powder. Form the dough into a log, wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.