Mohr im Hemd facts for kids
Mohr im Hemd is a delicious chocolate dessert from Austria. It's a bit like a small chocolate cake! The main ingredients are chocolate, bread crumbs, sugar, egg yolks, almonds, and sometimes a little red wine.
This sweet treat is shaped like a small, round cake called a gugelhupf. Instead of baking it in an oven, Mohr im Hemd is cooked by steaming it in water. After it's cooked, it's covered in warm hot chocolate sauce and topped with whipped cream. Sometimes, it's served with ice cream and called Eismohr im Hemd. You can find this special dessert in Austrian coffee houses and restaurants. You might even find it in some sweet shops in Bavaria, Germany.
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What Does the Name Mean?
The name Mohr im Hemd has an interesting history. The word Mohr is an old German term that was used to describe people with dark skin. Today, this word is considered outdated and not used anymore.
The second part, Im Hemd, means "in a shirt." This part of the name refers to the white whipped cream that covers the dark chocolate cake, making it look like it's wearing a white shirt!
How Is It Made?
Making Mohr im Hemd involves a few steps to create its unique texture and flavor.
Ingredients You Need
To make this dessert, you'll need:
- Chocolate
- Bread crumbs
- Sugar
- Egg yolks
- Almonds
- Sometimes, a small amount of red wine
These ingredients are mixed together to form a batter.
Cooking Process
Unlike many cakes, Mohr im Hemd is not baked. Instead, it is steamed. This means it's cooked in a special mold placed inside a pot of boiling water. Steaming helps the cake stay very moist and soft.
Serving It Up
Once the cake is cooked, it's usually turned out of its mold. Then, it's covered generously with warm chocolate sauce. A big dollop of whipped cream is added on top. If you want to make it extra special, you can add a scoop of ice cream, turning it into Eismohr im Hemd.
Where Can You Find It?
Mohr im Hemd is a classic dessert in Austria. It's a popular choice in traditional coffee houses where people go to relax and enjoy a sweet treat with their coffee. You can also find it on the menus of many restaurants across Austria. Sometimes, you might even spot it in sweet shops in the Bavarian region of Germany, which is close to Austria.
Images for kids
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Bare, without sauce or cream
See also
In Spanish: Mohr im Hemd para niños
