Vínarterta
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Vínarterta (, "Vienna torte") or Randalín, is a dessert originating in 19th century Iceland, now popular among the descendants of Icelandic migrants to North America. Most vínarterta are multi-layered cakes made from alternating layers of almond and/or cardamom-flavoured biscuit or shortbread and dried prunes or sometimes plum jam, the filling sometimes including spices such as cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, and cardamom.
Key facts
- Food.name
- Vínarterta
- Food.image
- Vínarterta.JPG
- Food.alternate_name
- Randalín
- Food.country
- Iceland
- Food.type
- Cake
- Food.course
- Dessert
- Food.main_ingredient
- shortbread, prunes
- Food.serving_size
- 100 g
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Vínarterta (, "Vienna torte") or Randalín, is a dessert originating in 19th century Iceland, now popular among the descendants of Icelandic migrants to North America. Most vínarterta are multi-layered cakes made from alternating layers of almond and/or cardamom-flavoured biscuit or shortbread and dried prunes or sometimes plum jam, the filling sometimes including spices such as cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, and cardamom.
The cake is typically served in rectangular slices with coffee. It is served during Christmas and celebration events such as weddings or funerals.
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