Best Himmel Torte Cake Filling Recipes

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HIMMELTORTE - HEAVENLY TORTE



Himmeltorte - Heavenly Torte image

The story is that the original recipe was created in Austria in the 1830's to console the Duke of Vienna, who was bereft from the loss of one of his chefs. The base is very like a shortbread cookie. Some versions of this recipe call for the base to be baked in a larger pan and assembled in one large layer. When I made it, I baked the base in one big piece and divided it equally into thirds to stack. Baking time approximate. From the Wisconsin Dutch Chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
4 cups flour, sifted
1 egg white, unbeaten
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the filling: Mix sugar and cornstarch together and add to egg yolks.
  • Stir in sour cream and cook in double boiler until it coats the spoon.
  • Add the flavorings and stir well.
  • Let cool to room temperature before assembling cake.
  • For the base: Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar; add salt and egg yolks, one at a time and beat until smooth after each.
  • Add lemon rind and flour.
  • In another bowl, mix egg white, sugar, cinnamon and pecans together lightly.
  • Divide dough into thirds and pat into three 7" x 11" pans; spread the tops with the egg white mixture.
  • Bake for ten minutes, then reduce heat to 350F and bake approximately 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Turn out onto cooling rack.
  • When torte is cold, spread two of the layers with raspberry jam and some of the filling.
  • Stack layers and cover all with remaining filling.

HIMMEL FUTTER TORTE



Himmel Futter Torte image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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