| Type | Cake |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Croatia |
| Region or state | Rab |
| Main ingredients | Almonds and Maraschino liqueur |
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.
History
According to legend, this cake was first served in 1177 to Pope Alexander III when he consecrated the Assumption Cathedral in Rab. 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.
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 long shelf life.
Rab cake was depicted on a Croatian kuna 8.60 postage stamp issued by the Croatian Post in July 2020.
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)
