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Cardinal slice

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Austrian cardinal slice,[1] or simply cardinal slice (German: kardinalschnitte) is a traditional Austrian cake.[1] The white and gold colors of cardinal slice reference the colors of the Catholic Church, however, according to another source, the colors reference the Vatican.[2] These colors appear because of its ingredients; genoise sponge mixture and soft meringue. Outer layers of the cake are a little bit crunchy, and the texture is airy and light. It is generally recommended to be enjoyed with dessert wine.[3]

History

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Cardinal slice was created in 1933 by L. Heiner[4] café pastry chain in honor of Theodor Innitzer.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Austrian Cardinal Slice". culinarytalks.com. 2016-06-05. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  2. ^ a b "Kardinalschnitte". wien.gv.at. Retrieved 2024-05-07. (in German)
  3. ^ "Kardinalschnitte". tasteatlas.com. AtlasMedia Ltd. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  4. ^ "L. Heiner Konditorei". visitingvienna.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.