VINARTERTA
In Iceland, this layered prune torte is made for the winter holidays and nibbled on all season, thanks to its long shelf life.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the cake: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. With machine running, add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
- Reduce speed to low. Working in batches, add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating once with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until dough is smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Combine prunes and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until prunes are tender, about 15 minutes. Strain, reserving liquid. Coarsely chop prunes in a food processor, and return to saucepan with reserved liquid and the granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat until mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla, salt, and cardamom. Refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 7 equal pieces (about 6 ounces each). Roll each piece into a 10-inch round, and cut into a 9-inch circle using the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan as your guide. Place 1 dough circle on a baking sheet, and bake until edges are golden, about 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool. Repeat with remaining 6 dough circles.
- To assemble: Spread about 3/4 cup prune filling evenly onto 1 cake circle. Top with another circle, and continue until all 7 layers have been assembled (do not put filling on top layer). Wrap in plastic; let stand overnight.
- Dust cake with confectioners' sugar. Cut into quarters, then horizontally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
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Komal Magarni
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I love the way the spices complement the sweetness of the cake.
Tish Delanoy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't rise properly. Maybe I didn't use enough baking powder.
Dance “Dance bd 99” bd 99
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but I think I just overmixed the batter. I'll try it again with less mixing next time.
Erlin Avdi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the frosting pairs with the cake.
Lyx
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.
Tony Washere
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Icelandic cakes, but this one was surprisingly good. I liked the combination of flavors and textures.
Ivliane Gogua
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The cake is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Symia 46
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Henic Tag
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Majeed Shah
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. Maybe I didn't mix the batter enough.
Princw Arko
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I just used too much sugar. I'll try it again with less sugar next time.
Akib Maro
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Razan Alsalman
[email protected]I love this cake! It's my go-to recipe for any celebration. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
ELIJAH CHONGO
[email protected]This recipe is a great introduction to Icelandic baking. It's simple to make and the results are impressive. I highly recommend it!
Nagadya Esther
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. The frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Fazal Ullah
[email protected]Vinarterta is a classic Icelandic cake that is a must-try for any visitor to the island. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion.