torte

noun

Etymology: Borrowed from German Torte. Cognate to tart. Doublet of torta.

1. A rich, dense cake, typically made with many eggs and relatively little flour (as opposed to a sponge cake or gâteau).

   “The football discussion had cut off as soon as Lacey entered the room. Now they just sat silently eating torte and sipping tea.”

   “Call Natalie at Glorious Foods and tell her no for the 40th time. No! I don't want dacquoise. I want tortes filled with warm rhubarb compote.”