Paradise Cake Himmels Futter Recipes

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.

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• Cookie Layer: Pour the two cups of whipping cream into a bowl.
• Dip the cookies into the cream and place in one layer in a 9 X 13 inch pan.
• Set aside.
• Chocolate Layer: Melt the butter, chocolate, sugar, cocoa and instant coffee all together in the microwave, or over a small flame in a saucepan.
• Mix well.
• Remove from heat.
• Add the egg yolks one at a time to the chocolate mixture, mixing well after each yolk.
• Add the liqueur.
• Whip the egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
• Pour over the cookie layer and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Vanilla Layer: Whip the package of instant vanilla pudding with the cream.
• Refrigerate in a small bowl until serving time.
• Serving time-- spread the vanilla mixture over the chocolate.
• Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.
• Prepare yourself for compliments galore.