Schmoo torte

Schmoo torte

Schmoo torte on a plate
Type	Cake
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Canada
Region or state	Western Canada
Main ingredients	Whipped cream, caramel, nuts
Cookbook: Schmoo torte   Media: Schmoo torte

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Schmoo torte is a Canadian dessert. Although it is relatively popular and well known nationwide,^[1] it is most famous in Western Canada, especially Manitoba.^[2][3][4] It is a torte with layered whipped cream, caramel, and nuts, commonly made using angel food or sponge cake.

History

The schmoo torte was first invented by a mother for her son’s Bar Mitzvah in Winnipeg, Manitoba.^[3] How the schmoo got its name is unknown, however some claim it comes from the name of the comic book creatures from Al Capp’s Li’l Abner.

See also

• List of desserts
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References

External links

• Restaurant recipe