Postre Balcarce
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| Alternative names | Balcarce dessert |
|---|---|
| Type | Cake |
| Place of origin | Argentina |
| Region or state | Balcarce, Buenos Aires |
| Created by | Guillermo Talou |
| Main ingredients | Sponge cake, meringue, Dulce de leche, Creme Chantilly, praline, nuts, grated coconut |
| Similar dishes | Imperial ruso |
The Postre Balcarce or Balcarce dessert is a cake specialty of Balcarce, Argentina.[1][2] Since 1958 it is the flagship product of the food company of the same name, Balcarce, from Mar del Plata.[3]
History
[edit]The cake originated in 1950 in the "Paris" confectionary which was located in Balcarce and owned by Guillermo Talou, who created the dessert. It was originally named "Imperial", because it was based upon another desset very popular in Argentina, the "Imperial Ruso".[4] The brand was sold in 1958 to a different company,[5] Dondero hnos. from Mar del Plata, which started the massive production of the dessert under the name "Balcarce", as a tribute to the recipe's birthplace.[3] The company became eventually known to the public after its best selling product, and in consequence the firm adopted the trade name of "Postres Balcarce".[6] The original dessert recipe is still produced in the town of Balcarce by the confectionary “Comoantes”. The desserts made in Mar del Plata use to be branded with a seal in the shape of a sea lion, while those produced in Balcarce are marked with a "C" for "Comoantes".[4]
The cake
[edit]The cake is typically composed of a sponge cake with layers of dulce de leche, crushed nuts, meringue, whipped cream, praline and desiccated coconut. Whipped cream, powdered sugar, and desiccated coconut are used to cover the exterior of the cake which may then be decorated with meringue shells and additional crushed nuts.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Canaparo, Agustina (13 March 2019). "La historia del postre Balcarce y la familia que protege su receta original". La Nacion. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez, Alex (21 May 2012). "Balcarce at Buenos Aires Bakery & Cafe". Miami New Times. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Balcarce - Historia de la Empresa". www.postresbalcarce.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ a b Pelazas, Myriam (2 October 2024). "Postre Balcarce: una delicia imperial entre las sierras y el mar". identidadbonaerense (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ Martinez, Victoria (25 May 2024). "The authentic Balcarce dessert". welcomeargentina.com.
- ^ M.E.G (2022-10-19). "Un postre con historia". Gurmeteando.info (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-13.
