Austrian Strawberry Torte

This elegant looking fruit torte is one of the recipes that a family member brought back after a stay in germany, where strawberry season sees these cakes in all the bakeries and cafes. Thanks to her grandmother we enjoy this marvellous dessert that never fails to please. In the off season i drain canned peaches and arrange the slices making for a impressive looking dessert when fresh strawberries are not available. The original recipe calls for a package of oetker glaze which i am not finding this past while - any of the clear fruit glaze mixes will work.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350 , grease flan pan , flour to keep from sticking - i use cooking spray to grease pan.

Beat sugar and eggs until fluffy , add butter , salt , baking powder , and vanilla - mix well.

Alternately add flour and milk.

Spread into a flan pan , bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and centre is firm to the touch.

Carefully remove from pan , cool on cake rack , when cool place cake on your special serving platter , ice bottom lightly using just enough to seal the cake , give it a few minutes to dry before adding the fruit.

Arrange strawberries you may go with halving , slicing or whole berries when arranging your fruit - whatever works best for you.

Prepare glaze according to directions cooling slightly and pour over.

Ingredients

sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, baking powder, salt, flour, milk, icing, strawberries, glaze