Alexandertorte
Dessert of European origin
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Best known by its German name, Alexandertorte[a] (Finnish: aleksanterinleivos, aleksanterintorttu, Latvian: Aleksandra kūka, Aleksandra torte) is a cake that consists of pastry strips filled with raspberry preserves or raspberry jam.
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| Alternative names | Alexander Torte, Aleksander Torte |
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| Type | Pastry |
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Russian Empire, see Origin |
| Main ingredients | Pastry dough, raspberry preserves |
It is traditionally eaten as a dessert after lunch or dinner, but it can also be served at tea time. It should be made a day or so before it is planned to serve, because the icing must be hard before the cake is cut.[1]
A similar dessert exists in Denmark and is known as hindbærsnitte.[2] In German speaking Europe, the Alexandertorte is made with almonds and wineberries.[3]
Origin
According to Finnish tradition, the dessert has been made since 1818 in memory of Alexander I, the first Russian Emperor to rule Finland.[4]
According to Latvian tradition, it was conceived to commemorate a visit of Tsar Alexander III (1881–1894) to Riga,[5] today capital of Latvia.
See also
Notes
- Alternative spellings include Alexander Torte and Aleksander Torte.
