The word “torte” originates from Germany. The word is used to refer to a sweet cake or tart, that is usually rich and multilayered. It can have all sorts of different ingredients and fillings, such as whipped cream, buttercreams, mousses, jams or fruits. That’s the multinational version at least.
The American Merriam-Webster dictionary on the other hand defines torte as “a cake made with many eggs and often grated nuts or dry bread crumbs and usually covered with a rich frosting”.
Unlike a regular cake, a torte calls for little to no flour and uses ground nuts or breadcrumbs in its place. This gives the torte a much heavier texture and richer taste than a regular cake.
But in addition to its use as a noun, describing a type of cake, the word “torte” is also sometimes used as a verb, describing the splitting of a cake into separate layers, in order that some sort of delicious filling can be added in between the layers.
Possible options for fillings include the likes of whipped cream, buttercreams, mousses, jams or fruits. This not only adds flavor to the dish but also adds moisture too, making it that bit more palatable and delicious.