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Himmel Futter Torte

Name: Himmel Futter Torte
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Ingredients: 4 large 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

2 reviews

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Total Time

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

Makes

12-15 servings

Updated: Oct. 02, 2022

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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Ingredients

4 large 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 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.

Himmel Futter Torte

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