Rab cake
The Rab cake (Croatian: Rapska torta) is a traditional Croatian cake which originates from the Adriatic island of Rab. Its main ingredients are almonds and Maraschino liqueur and it is traditionally baked in the shape of a spiral, although today several shapes are popular.
| Type | Pastry |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Croatia |
| Region or state | Rab |
| Main ingredients | Almonds and Maraschino liqueur |
History
According to legend, this cake was first served in 1177 to Pope Alexander III when he consecrated the Assumption Cathedral in Rab.[1] On that occasion, the cake was prepared by nuns from the monastery of Saint Anthony, and later by Benedictines from the monastery of Saint Andrew.[1]
Rab cake became a delicacy reserved for wealthy families and aristocrats living on the island of Rab in the time when Rab was a part of the Venetian Republic. Today, Rab cake is prepared only for festive occasions like weddings, baptisms, etc. It is also a very popular souvenir because it has a shelf life of about two months.
Rab cake was depicted on a Croatian kuna 8.60 postage stamp issued by the Croatian Post in July 2020.[2]
See also
References
- "Rapska torta vrijedi tri dana truda". Večernji list (in Croatian). 2 May 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- "Rapska torta više je od slastice. Evo kako je savršeno ispeći, okus je neopisiv". Novi list (in Croatian). 1 August 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
External links
- HIC-hrvatski proizvod (in Croatian)
- Recipe for Rab cake (in Croatian)
