Schmoo torte

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Schmoo torte is a Winnipeg specialty consisting of layers of sponge cake or angel food cake, whipped cream, nuts, and caramel. In Winnipeg, it can often be seen at bar mitzvahs, and is commonly prepared by Jewish mothers. It is believed that schmoo torte is a derivation of shmue , a taboo Yiddish term referring to the uterus, representing the limitless bounty of the earth. However, schmoo can also mean gooey in Yiddish, so the origins of its name are still debated.