The Austrian desserts are among the best in the world and continue to inspire pastry chefs who want to create real delights for the palate. Even though Austria is a small country and perhaps less known compared to its European "neighbors", it boasts an enormous gastronomic heritage, that would make anyone envious.

When you take a trip to Austria, it is mandatory to make several stops to taste the best desserts of tradition and let yourself be pampered by their incomparable taste. First of all the Sacher cake that has stolen the hearts of thousands of gourmets around the world with its effective simplicity. The coffee ritual in Vienna, but also in other cities of the country, is part of the cultural tradition and it is known that when traveling, there is nothing better than fully immersing oneself in the local culture. Below we recommend which are the best Austrian desserts you will be able to taste on your next bike ride in Austria!

Sacher Cake

It needs no introduction: it is the queen of cakes and Austrian sweets. It consists of two soft layers of chocolate dough, garnished with the classic apricot jam. The whole is covered with a dark chocolate icing. Its history dates back to 1832 when the Viennese pastry chef Franz Sacher invented the cake that would become the symbol of taste all over the world. Its goodness has become Austrian cultural heritage, so much so that on December 5 there is a whole day dedicated to this cake. When you are biking, a relaxing break with Sachertorte, together with a coffee or a juice is particularly suitable to recover the energy spent pedaling.

Linzer Torte

If in Vienna you eat the Sacher, in Linz you eat the Linzer. This is the second most famous Austrian dessert in the world and is made with a dough of flour, eggs, cinnamon, lemon zest and hazelnuts. It is garnished with a layer of currant or raspberry jam and finally, is covered by thin strips of dough, like a tart. Its origins date back to 1653 and it is considered one of the oldest desserts in the country.

Kaiserschmarren

They are similar to pancakes, but the dough also contains raisins, rum, powdered sugar, cinnamon and blueberry sauce is used as a decoration. They are also called "the emperor's pancake", as they were the favorite dessert of Emperor Franz Joseph I, born by mistake while the cooks tried to prepare simple crepes. Kaiserschmarren are also perfect to replenish the energy spent during a bike ride through the beautiful landscapes of Austria.

Krapfen

For those looking for a walk-around dessert, the Krapfen is an ideal reply. This Austrian dessert is also known worldwide, but tasting it in the territory where it was born is an experience not to be missed! It is a sweet leavened dough, dusted with powdered sugar and stuffed with apricot jam. Now there are many variations for the filling, also based on chocolate or pastry cream, but the original one is with jam.

Kipferl

Tradition has it that Kipferl has inspired the French croissant for their typical shape. Perhaps the French won't agree with this version, but it is certain that the Kipferl are a real delight. They are small cakes with a crescent shape made to celebrate an ancient victory over the Ottomans. Their dough is very simple: flour, butter, sugar, almonds and eggs, but the taste is guaranteed!

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