UKRAINIAN PRUNE TORTE
Great-Grandma used prunes and prune fillings in many goodies of her own creation. Prune torte is one of them. The filling is even more delicious when made with an equal quantity of dates and prunes.
Provided by Olga D
Categories Desserts Cakes Torte Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 5 (8 inch) round pans.
- Grind the blanched almonds in a food processor with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Cream the butter with the remaining 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Stir in the almond extract, salt, and ground almond mixture. Add the flour and mix thoroughly. Divide the dough into 5 equal parts. Roll each piece between 2 sheets of waxed paper or parchment paper to fit the pans, or pat each piece of dough into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the pans while still hot.
- To make the Prune Filling: Place the prunes in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and reserve the liquid. Puree the prunes in a food processor.
- Return the prune puree to the saucepan and add the white sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and 4 tablespoons reserved prune liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat. Assemble the torte layers, spreading them with warm prune filling. Let stand for 24 hours before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.6 calories, Carbohydrate 102.7 g, Cholesterol 84.3 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 176.3 mg, Sugar 65.2 g
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Ana i Rastko Jelenkovic
[email protected]This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good recipe. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Dhondho Ashiraf
[email protected]5 stars! This torte is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The prune filling is delicious and the cake is moist and fluffy.
sabin vlog
[email protected]This is my new favorite torte recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The prune filling is divine and the cake is moist and fluffy.
bob 7
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The torte was beautiful and delicious. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.
mandip ghale magar
[email protected]This torte was easy to make and turned out delicious! The prune filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making it again.
faheem sheikh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my torte turned out perfectly! It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. The torte was a big hit with my family and friends.
Md Nannu
[email protected]This prune torte is a delicious and elegant dessert. The prune filling is sweet and tart, and the cake is moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Abdul Jalil mia
[email protected]This torte was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the unique flavor and moist texture. I will definitely be making it again.
soufian essoaidi
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The torte was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The prune filling was rich and flavorful, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. My family loved it!
Mdaniyal Bajra
[email protected]This prune torte was a delightful treat! The flavors of the prunes, nuts, and spices blended perfectly together, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I especially appreciated the fact that it wasn't overly sweet, which allowed the natural flavors of