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Ingredients
- 2 pkt (12-Ounce) Prunes -- Pitted, Dry
- 2 c. Water
- 3/4 c. Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 tsp Caramom Seed -- Crushed
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 4 c. All-Purpose Flour -- Sifted
- 2 tsp Baking Pwdr
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 c. Butter -- Softened
- 1 c. Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 x Large eggs
- 1/4 c. Lowfat milk Confectioner's Sugar Whipped Cream
Directions
- Make Filling: In a 3 qt saucepan, place prunes and 2 c. water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 30 min, or possibly till prunes are very tender.
- Drain prunes, reserving liquid. Chop prunes finely. Add in 3/4 c. granulated sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla; the cardamom, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 c. reserved cooking liquid; mix till ingredients are well blended. Set aside to cold.
- Make torte layers: Sift flour with baking pwdr and salt. In a large bowl, with electric mixer at high speed, beat butter with granulated sugar and vanilla till light and fluffy. Add in Large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. At low speed, add in flour mix alternately with lowfat milk, beginning and ending with flour mix. Chill dough till chilled and easy to handle-about 20 min. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide dough into 7 equal pcs. For each layer, invert an 8-inch round layer cake pan. Flatten a piece of dough with hands; place on pan; pat to fit.
- Then gently roll to make layer even; trim edge if necessary. Keep pcs of dough refrigerated till ready to use. Bake 15 to 20 min, or possibly till edge is golden. Carefully remove to wire rack; let cold. To assemble: Place one layer on serving plate; spread with about 1/2 c. filling. Repeat with 5 more layers and remaining filling. Set last layer on top. Cover completely with plastic film or possibly foil. Chill at least 24 hrs, to mellow. To serve: Sprinkle top with confectioners sugar. Cut in thin slices. Pass whipped cream. Return unused portion to refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 139g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 414 | |
| Calories from Fat 146 | 35% |
| Total Fat 16.57g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10.04g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 478mg | 20% |
| Potassium 62mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 61.12g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 29.42g | 20% |
| Protein 5.5g | 9% |
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