Jindrak has been making the Linzer Torte in Linz since 1929, and the recipe the bakery works from is documented since 1653, making it arguably the world’s oldest cake recipe in continuous use. The torte itself is simple and good: shortcrust pastry with almonds, redcurrant jam, and a lattice top. The Herrenstrasse 22 location is the main shop, open daily from early morning. Buy a whole torte to take home rather than eating in; it travels well and is Linz’s best edible souvenir. Check jindrak.at for all branch locations and hours.
confectionery in Linz
Jindrak
Jindrak has been making the Linzer Torte in Linz since 1929, and the claim it makes is extraordinary: the Linzer Torte is documented in recipe form since 1653, which would make it the oldest cake recipe in the world with a traceable written record.
- Type
- confectionery
- Destination
- Linz
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1653
- Era
- Baroque
- Address
- Herrenstrasse 22, 4020 Linz
- Coordinates
- 48.3015, 14.2870
- Official website
- Visit website