Icelandic Torte

== Ingredients ==
=== Filling ===
* 2 pkg (12-oz) prunes — pitted, dried
* 2 cup water
* ¾ cup sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* ¾ tsp cardamom seed — crushed
* ¼ tsp salt
=== Torte layers ===
* 4 cup all-purpose flour — sifted
* 2 tsp baking powder
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 cup butter — softened
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 2 eggs
* ¼ cup milk
=== To serve ===
* confectioner's sugar
* whipped cream
== Directions ==
=== Filling ===
# In a 3 quart saucepan, place prunes and 2 cups water; heat to boiling.
# Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 30 minutes, or until prunes are very tender.
# Drain prunes, reserving liquid.
# Chop prunes finely.
# Add ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla; the cardamom, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup reserved cooking liquid; mix until ingredients are well blended.
# Set aside to cool.
=== Torte layers ===
# Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
# In a large bowl, with electric mixer at high speed, beat butter with granulated sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
# Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
# At low speed, add flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
# Refrigerate dough until chilled and easy to handle-about 20 minutes.
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Divide dough into 7 equal pieces.
# 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 pieces of dough refrigerated until ready to use.
# Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until edge is golden brown.
# Carefully remove to wire rack; let cool.
=== To assemble ===
# Place one layer on serving plate; spread with about ½ cup filling.
# Repeat with 5 more layers and remaining filling.
# Set last layer on top.
# Cover completely with plastic film or foil.
# Refrigerate at least 24 hours, 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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Category:Cardamom Recipes
Category:Icelandic Desserts
Category:Torte Recipes
Category:Prune Recipes
Category:Wheat flour Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Milk and cream Recipes