Meaning & use
torte
A rich, sweet cake typically made with many eggs and ground nuts or breadcrumbs instead of flour.
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The bakery's chocolate hazelnut torte is famous throughout the neighborhood.
She baked two tortes for the wedding, one with almonds and one with walnuts.
A note on using this word
Torte comes from German and Central European baking traditions and usually describes a denser, richer cake than a typical sponge cake.
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cake
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