UKRAINIAN GREAT GRANDMA'S PRUNE TORTE

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To make the the filling even more tasty- make it with an equal quantity of dates and prunes. The layers are like a short pastry pie crust.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar (sometimes called icing sugar or powdered sugar)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup blanched ground almonds
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 lb stewed prune, pitted and ground
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 -4 tablespoons prunes liquid

Steps:

  • Use vegetable spray to butter 5 round layer cake pans (8-inch pans) and dust with flour, remove excess.
  • Cream the butter with the sugar until light. Add the egg and beat well. Stir in the extract, salt, and almonds. Add the flour and mix thoroughly. Divide the dough into 5 equal parts. Put in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Roll each of them between 2 sheets of waxed or parchment paper to fit the pan, or pat the dough evenly into the pans gently. Bake in a moderate oven 325 to 350°F for 20 minutes, or until delicately browned. Reduce temperature if it starts to get too brown. Remove from the pans while still hot. Cool. Prepare the filling.
  • FOR THE FILLING: Cook the prunes in water just to cover until they plump up. Take prunes out of the liquid, pit them and grind them.
  • Bring to the boiling point the ground prunes with the 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and prune liquid. Put the layers together with the warm filling. Let the torte stand for about a day (24 hours) before cutting it. Serve in slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 210.8, Carbohydrate 103.1, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 62.1, Protein 8.1

Alicia Bey
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a lot of work for a mediocre result.


Mercy Agenorwot
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This torte is a waste of time and ingredients. It didn't turn out well at all.


Katja Avramoska
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The torte was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Danie
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I'll try adding a little more butter or oil next time.


Aayan Soomro
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The prune filling was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Ali Hayat
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This torte is a beautiful and delicious work of art. It's sure to impress your guests.


Doctor Sweet
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I made this torte for my grandmother's birthday. She loved it! It brought back memories of her childhood in Ukraine.


Hafsa khan
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This torte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a truly special dessert.


Polash Sarker prp
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I love the unique flavor of this torte. It's a great change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake.


Sayem Ahmad
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This torte is a great way to use up leftover prunes. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Moiz Baloxh
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow. The torte turned out perfectly.


Alluka Zoldyck
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This torte is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Kamogelo Maledi
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I made this torte for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Josephine Garcia
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Thabiso Tsikedi
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I've never been a fan of prunes, but this torte changed my mind. The prunes were perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the cake.


Vincent Moreno
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This torte was a hit at my family gathering. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the prunes. It was also very easy to make.


Abed Hasan Salman
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Absolutely delicious! The prune filling was sweet and tangy, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.