Russian Torte

Delight your taste buds with this indulgent Russian Torte, a layered masterpiece of tender, buttery dough, luscious apricot preserves, and crunchy walnuts. Perfectly balanced between rich and fruity, this classic European dessert is ideal for holidays, special gatherings, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea. The combination of golden crumble topping, nutty texture, and a touch of powdered sugar makes every bite a treat for the senses. With just 45 minutes of prep time, this 9x13-inch bake is not only easy to make but also serves up to 16, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, this torte is a true celebration of classic flavors and textures.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 480 grams All-purpose flour
• 225 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 5 grams Baking powder
• 5 milliliters Vanilla extract
• 2 grams Salt
• 360 grams Apricot preserves (or jam of choice)
• 200 grams Walnuts, finely chopped
• 15 grams Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. The dough should be soft but manageable. Divide the dough into three equal portions.

Step 6

Press one-third of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.

Step 7

Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the base layer, ensuring it reaches all sides and corners.

Step 8

Take another one-third of the dough and crumble it evenly over the apricot preserves. It doesn’t need to be perfect – gaps are fine.

Step 9

Sprinkle the finely chopped walnuts evenly over the crumbled dough.

Step 10

Take the final one-third of the dough and crumble it over the walnut layer, again leaving some gaps for texture.

Step 11

Bake the torte in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and set.

Step 12

Allow the torte to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, dust the top lightly with powdered sugar for decoration.

Step 13

Slice the Russian Torte into squares or rectangles and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1232 grams (1232.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5558

Total Fat 347.80g	446%
Saturated Fat 130.60g	653%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1056mg	352%
Sodium 1532mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 561.20g	204%
Dietary Fiber 26.40g	94%
Total Sugars 171.50g
Protein 100.50g	201%

Vitamin D 123IU	615%
Calcium 385mg	30%
Iron 30mg	169%
Potassium 1614mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.2%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 38.9%