Torta hrapaćuša

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

This rustic cake hails from the small town of Dol, located on the Croatian island Brač. Though the original recipe is still a closely guarded secret among the locals, the main elements of the cake include a thick sponge and a generous topping that is made with walnuts or almonds coated in a mixture of egg whites and sugar. The unusual name of the cake stems from the term used to describe the coarse, irregular-shaped rocks that are located in the area. It is not known when the cake originated, but it has long been a part of local tradition and an authentic delicacy that is exclusively associated with Dol.