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| - My new lab manager brought in a burnt almond torte cake from Prantl's today for another labmate who's leaving. None of us labbies had tried this famed Pittsburgh treat before, but we knew that the one who's leaving is a fan, since she's ordering a burnt almond torte wedding cake (genius!). Given all of the hype, we were eager to sample this unique dessert, and as usual with much-hyped things, I was skeptical.
I knew the cake was a winner as soon as I put a bite of it in my mouth. It was light and fluffy, consisting of a layer of creamy, custardy goodness between two layers of cake, and light, sweet icing topped with flakes of almond with sugar sprinkled over them. The combination of textures was the most unique I've ever tasted in a cake, and between the fluffiness, creaminess, and crunchiness, it was oh-so-satisfying. The flavors were a surprisingly rich blend of vanilla, almond, and buttery goodness. The cake literally melted in my mouth--no chewing was necessary, except for the topping.
As the icing on the cake (no pun intended!), the cake was beautifully decorated with colorful icing flowers and piped script, which brightened up the cake and made it a pleasure to behold. While it was a bit on the pricey side ($45 for a half-sheet cake), it was worth every penny. For those just wanting to try a single portion of this legendary concoction, Prantl's serves burnt almond torte bars (not sure how much they cost). Try some, and you just might be as obsessed as me and the folks at HuffPo!
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