RAISIN-FILLED TORTE

Raisin-Filled Torte image

MY MOTHER used this recipe many times, and it was my favorite. She's gone now, but her memory lingers each time I bake this cake. The layers are different flavors, and combined they're deliciously unique. Every time I serve it, I have to send my guests home with the recipe! -Jo Peapples, Brooksville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

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
FILLING:
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
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
5 to 6 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

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. , 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. , Bake at 375° 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., 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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.