Rab cake

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Rab cake
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.

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History

According to legend, this cake was first served in 1177 to Pope Alexander III when he consecrated the Assumption Cathedral in Rab. [1] 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. [1]

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. [1]

Rab cake was depicted on a Croatian kuna 8.60 postage stamp issued by the Croatian Post in July 2020. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Rapska torta vrijedi tri dana truda". Večernji list (in Croatian). 2 May 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  2. "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.