Vínarterta facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Randalín |
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| Type | Cake |
| Place of origin | Iceland |
| Main ingredients | Biscuit, plum jam |
Vínarterta is a delicious cake from Iceland. Its name means "Vienna cake." People also call it Randalín, which means "striped lady cake." This cake has many layers. It is made with alternating layers of tasty biscuit and sweet plum jam.
The biscuit layers often have flavors like almond or cardamom. The plum jam usually includes spices such as cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, and cardamom. Sometimes, other fruit fillings like apricot or rhubarb are used. These other fillings have been part of the tradition since the 1800s.
Where Does Vínarterta Come From?
Vínarterta started in Iceland. However, its name and how it's made suggest it might have some roots in Austria. The recipe traveled to Manitoba, Canada, with Icelandic people who moved there. Many of these immigrants settled in a place called New Iceland.
Vínarterta Today
Today, Vínarterta is actually more famous in Icelandic communities in Canada and the United States than it is in Iceland. In modern Iceland, people sometimes change the recipe. They might use cream or strawberries instead of the traditional plum jam. But in New Iceland, people usually stick to the original plum filling.
This cake is often served in rectangular slices. It is a popular treat to enjoy with coffee. Sometimes, it has a sweet sugar glaze on top. This glaze can be flavored with bourbon.
The interesting history of Vínarterta has even been studied by historians. A historian named Laurie Bertram wrote a big research project about the cake for her doctorate at the University of Toronto.
See Also
In Spanish: Vínarterta para niños
