This recipe was a favorite of my grandma's. As kids, we called it "Dark Secret" because Grandma would vary the fruit with the season and we never knew what she hid under the cream.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light. Add shortening and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts; add to bowl and mix well. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on a wire rack. Break torte into small pieces and arrange on a serving plate. Just before serving, place fruit on top and cover with whipped cream. Fruit can be varied by season.
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Shahid khoso
shahid34@gmail.comI'm going to save this recipe for later. I think I'll make it for my next dinner party.
mdayub ali
a@yahoo.comI'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to check my pantry.
RoyalVegeta83
royalvegeta83@hotmail.frI'm looking forward to trying this recipe. It looks delicious!
CHAIRESSE Siler
c@gmail.comI'm going to try making this torte again. I think I just need to adjust the cooking time.
Robert Kalamu
kalamu_robert51@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my torte didn't turn out very well.
Ahmad Sultan
sultana@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious!
Leighton Darlington
l@aol.comI didn't like this torte. It was too dry and the custard filling was too runny.
Marcela Castro
m.castro36@gmail.comThis torte is a bit too sweet for me, but it's still good.
Ra Kan
kan39@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of torte, but this one is really good.
Temitope Olorunishola
o46@hotmail.comThis torte is amazing! I've never had anything like it before.
Kame Kilam
kame74@gmail.comI love this torte! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Amrit Sima
amritsima36@gmail.comThis torte is a must-try! It's so delicious and elegant. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit.
Olti Morina
morina@hotmail.comThis was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Vusi Mgcina
m_v35@hotmail.frThis torte is divine! The cake is light and airy, the custard filling is rich and creamy, and the almonds add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Usman Parhar
usmanparhar44@hotmail.frI've been looking for a good Himmel Futter Torte recipe for a long time and this one is the best I've found. The cake is moist and fluffy, the custard filling is creamy and smooth, and the almonds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this t
Zood Sood
s22@yahoo.comThis torte is absolutely amazing! The flavors and textures are perfect. I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this recipe without any problems. It's definitely a winner!
Angela Thomas
a-thomas@gmail.comI love this torte! It's so delicious and elegant. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always perfect.
Golden Johnny
golden_johnny@yahoo.comThis was my first time making a torte and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easier than I thought it would be and the results were amazing. The cake was light and fluffy, the custard filling was smooth and creamy, and the almonds added the perf
Jony Babu
babu45@yahoo.comI've made this torte several times now and it's always a hit. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The cake is moist and flavorful, the custard filling is rich and creamy, and the almonds add a nice crunch. I highly recommend
Mami J
m.j@yahoo.comThis cake is heavenly! The combination of fluffy sponge cake, creamy custard filling, and caramelized almonds is divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!