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

Desserts are a joy, including the Basque cheesecake and ultra-decadent sacher torte. —Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

In Greektown, Table No. 2 three-course meal is $55, featuring a northern Michigan salad, roasted Cornish hen (there's a vegetarian option), and a chocolate torte for dessert. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024

So the chocolate almond torte with black cardamom crémeux, tonka bean whipped ganache, buckwheat caramel, and marzipan ice cream ($16) was terrific, as was the strawberry vacherin ($18) with a lemonade meringue, petit beurre pastry, elderflower and strawberry jasmine sorbet. —John Mariani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

From butters and jams to sauces, tortes, salads, and more, Tracey makes what might seem impossible and foreign, friendly and inviting. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Aug. 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