A () is a dessert cake made with layers of almond and hazelnut meringue and whipped cream or buttercream. It is usually served chilled and accompanied by fruit.

The term can also refer to the nut meringue layer itself.

Etymology

It takes its name from the feminine form of the French word , meaning 'of Dax', a town in southwestern France.

Variants

A particular form of the is the , invented by French chef Fernand Point, which is long and rectangular and combines almond and hazelnut meringue layers with chocolate buttercream.

See also

• Kyiv cake

• List of almond dishes

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