Raisin-Filled Torte Recipe

Name: Raisin-Filled Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2/3 cup water; 1-1/2 cups raisins; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 5 to 6 teaspoons whole milk

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup water
1-1/2 cups raisins
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
5 to 6 teaspoons whole milk

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
2
Pour half of the batter into another bowl. Add vanilla to one bowl; add the syrup, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the second bowl. Pour each batter into a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan.
3
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool.
4
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth. Add raisins. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice, butter and zest. Cool.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, butter and lemon zest. Add milk until icing reaches desired consistency. Place the spice cake layer on a serving platter; spread with filling. Top with vanilla cake layer; drizzle with icing.

870

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1-1/4 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, Raisin-Filled Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Raisin-Filled Torte

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