Cake:
1/2 c. white shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. milk
Beat together until smooth. Spread evenly in a greased fluted
torte pan. Bake at 325 degrees for about 15 minutes. Note: May
be baked in a regular cake pan.
Filling:
1 c. low-fat cottage cheese or skim milk Ricotta cheese
3 oz. low-fat imitation cream cheese
2 Tbsp. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. grated fresh lemon rind
Beat together all ingredients until smooth. Spread
cheese filling into indentation in torte (or top of cake layer).
Arrange fresh bite-size fruit in an attractive pattern on top of
cheese. To glaze, melt currant or apple jelly over low heat.
Carefully spoon or brush over arranged fruit. Chill and serve.
Posted by Karen
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