what is a torte

A torte is a type of cake that is rich and dense, usually made with ground nuts or breadcrumbs instead of flour, and filled with whipped cream, buttercreams, mousses, jams, or fruit. It is commonly multilayered and glazed with sweet icing. Tortes are most popular in Europe, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, where they originated. The word "torte" comes from the German word "Torte," which means cake. Tortes are generally more expensive than regular cakes because they use higher quality ingredients. While all tortes are cakes, not all cakes are tortes. The difference between a torte and a cake is that tortes are denser, heavier, and have fewer layers than cakes. Tortes are also usually covered in a glaze or fondant and decorated for added appeal.