torte

noun

ˈtȯr-tə  ˈtȯrt 

plural torten ˈtȯr-tᵊn  or tortes

: a cake made with many eggs and often grated nuts or dry bread crumbs and usually covered with a rich frosting

Examples of torte in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Appetizers include a cheese torte in various sizes, a charcuterie board, a pretzel tray, a sandwich tray, and a vegetable or fruit platter. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024

Apple strudel, black forest torte, pies and cookies round out the desserts. —Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024

Start with the prime beef meatballs, follow with hand cut pasta topped with short rib Bolognese and finish with a showstopper: a flaming meringue torte, singed tableside and then covered in a warm chocolate sauce. —Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024

Choice of soup or salad, turkey or prime rib entrees, and carrot cake, pumpkin pie, or a chocolate torte for dessert. —Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Torte, probably borrowed in part (with earlier spellings Tarte, Turte) from French tarte tart entry 2 and tourte "meat pie," in part from Italian torta "cake, tart," going back to Late Latin tōrta "round loaf" — more at tart entry 2

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing torte

• linzer torte
• Sacher torte

Kids Definition

torte

noun

ˈtȯrt-ə  ˈtȯ(ə)rt 

plural tortes or torten ˈtȯrt-ᵊn 

: a rich cake