A torte (from German Torte (German pronunciation: [ˈtɔrtə] (in turn from Latin via Italian torta)) is a rich, usually multilayered, cake that is filled with whipped cream, buttercreams, mousses, jams, or fruit.Ordinarily, the cooled torte is glazed and garnished.
Tortes are commonly baked in a springform pan. Sponge cake is a common base, but a torte's cake layers may instead be made with little to no flour, using ingredients such as ground nuts or breadcrumbs.
