Sachertorte their cakes have become an integral part of Viennese culture. Bookstore/coffee houses often provide the same type of environment, a place to relax, meet friends or family and talk about important issues in peoples lives. A number of new franchises being established shows a sign that America has embraced part of this exported Viennese culture. Sachertorte Sachertorte () is a specific type of chocolate cake, or torte, invented by Austrian Franz Sacher in 1832 for Prince Wenzel von Metternich in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties. December 5th is National Sachertorte Day in the
Bacon cake Bacon pairs well with chocolate, and recipes for chocolate bacon cake are legion. A related item is the bacon cupcake. Bacon cake as a guilty pleasure is found among various American authors including Dan Savage and Garrison Keillor. Bacon cake Bacon cake is a dish made with bacon, either savory or sweet, and generally baked in an oven, although it's sometimes cooked in a skillet on a range top. A savory bacon cake is like a potato cake, and can be made with potatoes or other root vegetables such as parsnips. An 1830 cookbook offers a simple recipe consisting of