A well know favourite cake throughout the German speaking parts of Europe. We are having a snack here high above the Austrian city of Linz and so a slice of this torte was quite essential – of course with Kaffee too. The original recipe was said to have originated by a relative of this café owner, down in the city below.

“Linzer Torte originated in the historic city of Linz, Austria, and has evolved over the centuries to become a delightful and cherished specialty of international pastry. Its culinary legacy lives on today, celebrating tradition and creativity in the kitchen. Originally, the Linzer Torte was made with hazelnut flour and filled with currant jam. As ingredients became more accessible and varied, ground almonds started being used in the crust, and red fruit jam became the more common filling”

Enjoy the day.