Where to find the most traditional cakes in Europe?
The sweet they elevate us to the highest happiness and make us dream of a paradise on a par with Willy Wonka's. Traveling is also getting to know the local gastronomy and, we know about that for a while, and more if it's about cakes. Here is a list of national sweets: where to find them and where to taste them.
We celebrate the international cake day with the United States and we do it the best way we know how, with a list of addresses and typical cakes of Europe . You may have dreamed of this many times, so we make it a reality thanks to this route made by Holidu, a search engine for vacations and apartments.
Here's the best ride ever: a city, a cake. Where are you going to start?
Sacher cake from Vienna
1. Vienna: Sachertorte or Sacher Cake
Dear chocolatiers, here is a legend. The sache cake r was born in 1832 at an important court dinner entrusted to the apprentice Franz Saccher . The story goes that the chef had gotten sick, so it was up to him to present a good dessert to match the diners. And he did not go wrong at all ...
You can try it at Café Sacher , one of the places that has been able to collect its traditional recipe. You can burn off their calories by exploring the belvedere gardens or get to 'The Kiss' by Gustav Klimt.
Paris lemon cake
two. Paris: Tarte au citron or Lemon Cake
There is controversy when it comes to recognizing the authenticity of this cake. Does it belong to France, to England, or to America? The truth is that it is very popular in Paris, specifically in Chin , the French city of lemons where they make it delicious.
You can taste this delicacy at the Gérard Mulot patisserie for around 4 euros a portion. If you have regrets after eating it, we recommend you take a fantastic walk through the Sign coming up Montmartre and the Tuileries gardens.
Bacon of heaven from Lisbon.
3. Lisbon: Toucinho do Céu or Bacon from Heaven
It is one of the most beloved and traditional cakes in Portugal. Especially popular in Guimarães, Murça and Trás-os-Montes. By the way, do not confuse them with the t sky ocinillos Spanish people. These are made with sugar, ground almonds and lots of egg yolks.
You can succumb to them at the Pastelaria Faruque , just opposite the convent of Odivelas where was invented Toucinho do Céu . We suggest you buy a few and go to visit the convent and the colorful streets of the Alfama neighborhood.
Zurich walnut cake.
Four. Zurich: Bündner Nusstorte or Walnut Tart
We present you the traditional swiss cake , invented in 1926 by the baker Faust Pult . A perfect expression of caramelized walnut cake originating in the Grubunden canton , in the southeast of the country.
You can taste a piece at the Teecafé, which was the old coffee warehouse of the Schwarzenbach family , a whole institution in the matter. You can burn off your calories (if you want) by hiking and enjoying the views on the Uetliberg mountain , Near the center of the city.
The Victoria Sponge cake from London.
5. London: Victoria Sponge
How could it be less, the queen Victoria she has her own cake because she loved to eat it at her royal tea party. This English cake should be served with raspberry jam and whipped cream, because it gives it that delicious fluffy touch.
The Park Room at Grosvenor house is the place to try it. you will feel in 'The Crown' and you will have the best views of Hyde Park . When you have finished it you can walk quietly through the royal observatory and continue by Greenwich , the neighborhood in south-east London.
The Caprese Cake of Rome.
6. Rome: Caprese Cake
The mastery of the Italians in confectionery is indisputable. Although it is difficult to choose, we are left with the caprese cake , a traditional dessert island of capri . Legend has it that an Austrian princess, married to the king of naples she wanted one sacher cake but the chef did not know the recipe, so he decided to prepare the cake with almonds. The result was this cake without flour, perfect for coeliacs.
You can try it at Said dal 1923, a mythical cafeteria for chocolate lovers . What can you do next? Visit the Vatican Museum and contemplate its best frescoes.
The Stockholm Princess Cake.
7. Stockholm: Prinsesstårta or Princess Cake
Its most common color is green and its original recipe dates back to 1929. Jenny Akerström , the creator of it, was the governess of the princesses Margaretha, Märtha Y Astrid , faithful followers of this recipe. That's how she ended up getting the name 'Princess cake'.
She is so famous in Sweden that they dedicate the last week of September to her. To taste it, we recommend visiting the classic Tössebagerie t, opened in 1920 and known for making cakes for the royal family.
End this sweet date by walking to Monteliusvägen , to enjoy the best views of Stockholm .
The Santiago Cake.
8. Santiago de Compostela: Santiago Cake
The most famous cake in Spain , originating in the Santiago's road dates back to 1577, although it was in 1828 when the recipe first appeared. Attention: with almond and without flour.
It is possible that the best is your grandmother's, but you can try it (very tasty too) at the Museo del Pan Gallego in Madrid, in the Mercedes Mora House of Santiago de Compostela or in the Convent of San Paio Antealtares.
Berlin cheesecake.
9. Berlin: Käsekuchen or Cheesecake
Its origin comes from Greece, but the Germans fell in love with it in the 16th century. There is a wide variety of recipes, although the classic must have Quark cheese.
Taste it at Café Einstein , a coffee shop in viennese style located in the Villa Henny Porten . At the end you can take a good walk and climb the 300 steps to Siegessäule.
10. Warsaw: Napoleonka or Millefeuille Cake
The napoleonka , also known as Kremówka , is a polish cream cake made with two layers of puff pastry, filled with whipped cream and decorated with powdered sugar or icing. What more could you want?
They say that the Pope Juan Pablo II he ate about 18 servings on a bet. In Lukullus you can taste this almost heavenly cake and then burn it by climbing the 42 floors of the Palace of Culture and Sciences from Warsaw. Almost nothing!
Napoleonka from Warsaw.