Honorable mention also goes to the Pittsburgh salad, topped with more fries, and Prantl's Bakery's Burnt Almond Torte, a delicate cake layered with custard filling and topped with sweet icing and ...

Carefully fold in the almonds, chocolate and dates. Line a 24cm cake tin and pour in the torte mixture. Bake for 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and open the door slightly. Leave to cool in the oven.

LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma Reduced-fat sour cream, egg whites and applesauce lighten up this gorgeous almond torte. A ...