Simple Cakes

Appears in
Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafes of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague

By Rick Rodgers

Published 2002

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Not every Kaffeehaus is a temple to Torten, those complex creations of the pastry chef. Many cafés pride themselves on their simple but tasty “homemade” desserts, more along the lines of what Oma (Grandma) would have made. These cakes can be whipped up in a small back kitchen and displayed for perusal on a counter, often right in their baking pans. They are also in the repertoire of many home cooks, who will make them at a moment’s notice for an afternoon Jause.