Weintraubentorte(Grape Torte)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Weintraubentorte (Grape Torte)

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : German Tortes
Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----------DOUGH------------
2 Cups Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted
2/3 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Butter
1 Egg; Large
1 Egg Yolk; Large
1 Lemon; Grated Rind Of
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
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1 Pound Grapes
3 Egg Whites; Large
6 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 Lemon; Juice Of
4 Ounces Almonds; Ground

DOUGH: Sift flour and sugar into a medium-size bowl. Cut in butter or
margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg, egg yolk, lemon
rind, and salt; mix with a fork to form dough. Cover dough and let rest in
refrigerator 20 minutes. Roll out dough into a circle; place in an ungreased
springform pan. Form a 1-inch high rim. Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven
for 10 minutes. FILLING: Meanwhile, clean and halve grapes, and remove seeds if
necessary. Beat egg whites until stiff; blend in sugar, lemon juice, and
ground almonds.
Carefully fold in the grapes. Remove cake from the oven. Fill baked cake
shell with grape mixture, return to the oven, and bake for another 30 minutes
at 350 degrees F. Remove cake from pan and cool on wire rack.



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