RHUBARB TORTE

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Each year when Grandmother asked what kind of birthday cake I'd like, I always said I wanted her rhubarb torte. -Lois Heintz, Holmen, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
2 cups sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine filling ingredients; mix well. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes. In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating well. Spread or pipe over hot filling. Return to the oven until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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