Torta 900

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Torta 900, also spelled torta Novecento, is a layer cake consisting of chocolate sponge cake and a mascarpone, whipped cream, and chocolate filling produced in the comune (municipality) of Ivrea, Italy.

Alternative namesTorta Novecento
TypeCake
Place of originItaly
Region or stateIvrea, Piedmont
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Torta 900
Alternative namesTorta Novecento
TypeCake
Place of originItaly
Region or stateIvrea, Piedmont
Created byOttavio Bertinotti[1][2][3]
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History

The cake was invented by the pastry chef Ottavio Bertinotti from Ivrea at the end of the 19th century and was named after the new century.[1][2][3] In 1972, the patent for the cake was acquired by Umberto Balla for his pastry shop in Ivrea, where it is currently prepared.[4] Although the cake is exclusive to that pastry shop, it has become a symbol of the town itself.[5] During the Carnival of Ivrea, an exceptionally large torta 900 is consumed.[4]

Description

The cake is made of two very soft cocoa sponge cake layers filled with a cream made of mascarpone, whipped cream, and chocolate.[5] The top of the cake is covered with powdered sugar and decorated with the inscription torta 900.[1] The recipe for the cake has never been revealed.[1]

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