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Linzer Torte

Austria

A 1653 recipe was discovered, making it the world's oldest documented cake recipe, from a Benedictine monastery.

The world's oldest recorded cake recipe — a spiced almond lattice tart over raspberry jam. Linz's proudest achievement, documented since 1653.

Authentic Austria Linzer Torte recipe
Prep
30 mins
Cook
45 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
470 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

150gground almonds
150gplain flour
150gbutter, softened
150gicing sugar
1egg
2 tspcinnamon
0.5 tspcloves
lemon zestof 1 lemon
300graspberry jam

Method

1

Mix almonds, flour, butter, sugar, egg, spices and lemon zest to a dough. Chill 1 hour.

2

Press two thirds into a tart tin, building up the sides. Fill with raspberry jam.

3

Roll remaining dough and cut into strips. Arrange in a lattice. Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes.

4

Cool completely.

Chef's Tip

The Linzer Torte improves with age — make it 2-3 days ahead for the best flavour.

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