Austrian Linzer Torte Recipe | The oldest cake in the world

Austrian Linzer Torte Recipe | The oldest cake in the world

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Linzer Torte is believed to be the oldest cake in the world. A classic Austrian torte, made with a short crumbly pastry and a filling of redcurrant jam.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup blanched almonds (75 g)
  • 1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts (75 g)
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • 1 cup butter (225 g)
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar (130 g)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 3/4 cup red currant jam (280 g - can substitute with raspberry jam)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • thinly sliced almonds (for decoration)

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