Himmel Futter Torte Recipe

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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.

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Himmel Futter Torte Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Yield: 12-15 Servings

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Ingredients

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons shortening, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 cup raspberries
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Directions

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 13-in. x 9-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. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 342 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 233 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Himmel Futter Torte in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p10