Schwarzplententorte

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Schwarzplententorte or torta di granosaraceno is a traditional cake originating from Südtirol, the northern part of the Trentino Alte Adige region. The cake is made with a combination of buckwheat flour, butter, almonds, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and baking powder. The cake is baked, then cut in half and filled with lingonberry jam in the middle, while powdered sugar is often used as a garnish on top. This mountain cake is typically served for breakfast, accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream and a cup of caffe latte on the side, but it can also be served as an afternoon snack.