torte

torte Definition

torte (tôrt; Ger tō̂r′tə)

noun pl. tortes

a rich cake, variously made, as of eggs, finely chopped nuts, and crumbs or a little flour

Etymology: Ger < It torta < LL(Ec), twisted bread: see tart

torte Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

chocolate: It was the ring, dropping from her lifeless fingers into the chocolate torte.
almond: At least I wasn't the one tempted by the chocolate and almond torte!
white: For me, the best part of the meal was the dessert, which consisted of white chocolate torte served with amaretto cream.

Noun used with modifier

truffle: Be warned, however, to leave room for a dessert because their dark chocolate whiskey truffle torte is superb.
chocolate: How about a chocolate torte or a tropical fruit salad to round off your meal?

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