Mainly eaten in Iceland.

Vínarterta: Icelandic prune layer cake

Vínarterta · pronounced: vínartérta

This vínarterta recipe is an Icelandic cake built from thin pastry discs layered with a spiced prune purée. It is left to mature and served in thin slices.

4430 min Medium 12 servings
Vínarterta recept: izlandi szilvás torta érleléssel
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Ingredients

12 slices
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For the pastry

For the filling

Method

  1. Prune purée

    Simmer the prunes in water until soft, then purée them. Thicken with sugar, cinnamon and vanilla, and leave to cool.

    20 min
  2. Pastry

    Cream the room-temperature butter with the sugar, then beat in the egg and double cream. Add the flour, baking powder and cardamom, and work into a smooth dough.

  3. Discs

    Divide the dough into six portions and roll each one out on baking paper into a thin disc about 22 cm in diameter.

  4. Baking

    Bake the discs at 175–200 degrees for 10–15 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown. Leave to cool.

    60 min
  5. Layering

    Layer the cooled discs with the prune purée, spreading filling on the top as well.

  6. Maturing

    Wrap the cake tightly and leave it to rest in a cool, dry place for 3–4 days.

    4320 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (12 slices)1 slices
Energy7 330 kcal611 kcal
Fat231 g19 g
of which saturates138 g11 g
Carbohydrates1 291 g108 g
Protein83 g6,9 g
Fibre69 g5,7 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Calculated with approximate data: cardamom. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

May contain: sulphites (depends on the exact product used)

For sensitive digestion: cream (lactose), flour, prunes (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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