Himmel Futter Torte

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/2 cups chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 2 bananas, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light. Add shortening and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts; add to bowl and mix well. Spread in a greased
2. .
3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on a wire rack. Break torte into small pieces and arrange on a serving plate. Just before serving, place fruit on top and cover with whipped cream. Fruit can be varied by season.

eggs, sugar, shortening, vanilla, allpurpose, baking powder, salt, dates, walnuts, oranges, bananas, raspberries, pineapple, heavy whipping cream

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/himmel-futter-torte/ (may not work)