Lithuanian Rye Bread Torte (duoninis Tortas) Recipe

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Lithuanian Rye Bread Torte (duoninis Tortas)
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
2161
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 10 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 10 tbsp very dark rye breadcrumbs (dried and ground)
  • 2 tbsp potato flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 lb butter
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups lingonberries ( cranberries or fruit preserves may be substituted)
  • 1 1/2-3 fl oz rum or 1 1/2-3 fl oz brandy

Directions:

  1. TO MAKE THE CAKE: Cream together egg yolks and sugar until fluffy. Add spices.
  2. On 5 tablespoons of the bread crumbs pour enough milk to cover. Soak 5 minutes.
  3. Add, with remaining 5 tablespoons crumbs, to the yolk mixture. Beat well.
  4. Add sifted potato flour and baking powder.
  5. Gently FOLD in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
  6. Pour into 10 inch round cake or torte pan lined with greased paper.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes to 45 minutes. Cool.
  8. Cut into 3 layers.
  9. Put together with filling.
  10. FOR THE FILLING: If using vanilla bean, scald milk with vanilla bean. COOL.
  11. Remove vanilla bean).
  12. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  13. Add vanilla (if using extract).
  14. Add milk, spoonful at a time, and yolks one at a time, while continuing to beat.
  15. Place bottom layer of cake on plate.
  16. Sprinkle generously with compote (or fruit) juice to which 1 or 2 jiggers of rum or brandy have been added.
  17. Spread with filling.
  18. Place second layer on top of filling.
  19. Sprinkle with juice, spread with cooked and sweetened lingonberries (cranberries or fruit preserves may be substituted).
  20. Cover with third layer, sprinkle with juice, spread with filling.
  21. Decorate with maraschino cherries or candied fruit.
  22. Keep in refrigerator.
  23. Popular Lithuanian Recipes. Josephine J. Dauzvardis.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2160.55 Kcal (9046 kJ)
Calories from fat 1067.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 118.66g 183%
Cholesterol 517.76mg 173%
Sodium 1317.63mg 55%
Potassium 2739.28mg 58%
Total Carbs 241.83g 81%
Sugars 102.23g 409%
Dietary Fiber 5.81g 23%
Protein 24.73g 49%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 208.9mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 337.15 Kcal (1412 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.52g 183%
Cholesterol 80.79mg 173%
Sodium 205.61mg 55%
Potassium 427.46mg 58%
Total Carbs 37.74g 81%
Sugars 15.95g 409%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 23%
Protein 3.86g 49%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 25%
Iron 0.3mg 11%
Calcium 32.6mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 52.3
    Points
  • 59
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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