Cardinal slice

{{Short description|Austrian layered meringue cake}}

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Austrian cardinal slice,{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Austrian Cardinal Slice|website=culinarytalks.com|publisher=|date=2016-06-05|url=https://culinarytalks.com/austrian-cardinal-slice/|access-date=2024-05-07}} or simply cardinal slice ({{langx|de|kardinalschnitte}}) is a traditional Austrian cake. The white and gold colors of cardinal slice reference the colors of the Catholic Church, however, according to another source, the colors reference the Vatican.{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Kardinalschnitte|website=wien.gv.at|publisher=|date=|url=https://www.geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at/Kardinalschnitte|access-date=2024-05-07}} {{In lang|De}} These colors appear because of its ingredients; genoise sponge mixture and soft meringue. Outer layers of the cake are a little bit crunchy, and the texture is airy and light. It is generally recommended to be enjoyed with dessert wine.{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Kardinalschnitte|website=tasteatlas.com|publisher=AtlasMedia Ltd.|date=|url=https://www.tasteatlas.com/kardinalschnitte|access-date=2024-05-07}}