Himmel Torte Cake Filling Recipes

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.

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.