Ukrainian Great Grandma’S Prune Torte Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Great Grandma’S Prune Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE LAYERS; 1 cup butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar (sometimes called icing sugar or powdered sugar); 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup blanched ground almonds; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; FOR THE FILLING; 1 lb stewed prune, pitted and ground; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 -4 tablespoons prunes liquid

Servings: persons

FOR THE LAYERS
1 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar (sometimes called icing sugar or powdered sugar)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup blanched ground almonds
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
FOR THE FILLING
1 lb stewed prune, pitted and ground
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 -4 tablespoons prunes liquid

1
Use vegetable spray to butter 5 round layer cake pans (8-inch pans) and dust with flour, remove excess.
2
Cream the butter with the sugar until light. Add the egg and beat well. Stir in the extract, salt, and almonds. Add the flour and mix thoroughly. Divide the dough into 5 equal parts. Put in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3
Roll each of them between 2 sheets of waxed or parchment paper to fit the pan, or pat the dough evenly into the pans gently. Bake in a moderate oven 325 to 350u00b0F for 20 minutes, or until delicately browned. Reduce temperature if it starts to get too brown. Remove from the pans while still hot. Cool. Prepare the filling.
4
FOR THE FILLING: Cook the prunes in water just to cover until they plump up. Take prunes out of the liquid, pit them and grind them.
5
Bring to the boiling point the ground prunes with the 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and prune liquid. Put the layers together with the warm filling. Let the torte stand for about a day (24 hours) before cutting it. Serve in slices.

1266

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE LAYERS, 1 cup butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar (sometimes called icing sugar or powdered sugar), 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Great Grandma’S Prune 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.

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Ukrainian Great Grandma’S Prune Torte

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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