Spit cake
Spit Cake
Spit cake (pronunciation: /spɪt keɪk/) is a traditional style of cake that is made by wrapping dough around a rotating spit and then baking it. The name "spit cake" comes from the method of cooking, where the cake is literally cooked on a spit, a method that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Etymology
The term "spit cake" is derived from the cooking method used to prepare the cake. The word "spit" in this context refers to a thin rod used to hold food while it is being cooked over a fire or in an oven. This term has been in use since at least the 15th century. The word "cake" comes from the Old Norse word "kaka", which has been in use in English since the 13th century.
Varieties
There are many varieties of spit cake, each with their own unique characteristics. Some of the most well-known include the Baumkuchen from Germany, the Šakotis from Lithuania, and the Kurtoskalacs from Hungary.
Preparation
The preparation of a spit cake involves wrapping a dough around a spit and then rotating it over a heat source. The dough is often flavored with ingredients such as nuts, spices, or fruit. As the spit rotates, the dough cooks and forms a cake with a distinctive spiral pattern.
Related Terms
- Spit (cooking): A thin rod used to hold food while it is being cooked over a fire or in an oven.
- Baumkuchen: A German variety of spit cake.
- Šakotis: A Lithuanian variety of spit cake.
- Kurtoskalacs: A Hungarian variety of spit cake.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spit cake
- Wikipedia's article - Spit cake
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