Enjoying The Torta Of Dalaguete

​A trip to the south of Cebu is can be a treat to the eyes with all the natural tourist spots and heritage sites in the area. In addition, it can also be gastronomic journey as each town offers their own delicacies to tickle the tummies of their visitors. One of these delicacies is the torta of Dalaguete. 

Torta of Dalaguete – image source: bestofdalaguete.weebly.com

Dalaguete

Dalaguete may be the main source of vegetables in Cebu, but it has also become one of the destinations of nature lovers and weekend warriors. The town hosts the main jump off point to Osmeña Peak as well as a number of natural springs. In addition, one of the barangays of the town is home to a valley that is the breeding ground of flying foxes. 

Osmeña Peak – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com

Torta of Dalaguete

Similar to other towns in Cebu, Dalaguete considers its torta to be the best in the market. Their version of the torta is a combination of a cupcake and a mamon. It has a golden brown hue and is normally puffed. Sugar normally tops this tasty little pastry from the Vegetable Basket of Cebu. It also features a crack in the middle, prompting some people to call it the torta pinaliki (cracked).

Torta of Dalaguete – image source: pinoywanderlust.com

​While the recipe for the torta of Dalaguete is a closely-guarded secret, they are made with a certain egg yolk to oil ratio. The eggs also come from free-range native chicken while the oil is home-made. The torta of Dalaguete has a good amount of egg yolk and oil for every millimeter. Due to this, it is one of the most cholesterol-laden pastries in the market.

Torta of Dalaguete – image source: Ma'am Procee's Torta, Tostado & Dalaguete Delicacies Facebook Page

​The torta of Dalaguete can remain soft up to six days and is an ideal pasalubong item visitors can bring home with them. It is best paired with coffee or hot chocolate. There are also some variants topped with cheese and you can easily buy them at roadside stalls. 

Torta of Dalaguete – image source: outoftownblog.com

Other Delicacies of Dalaguete

In addition to the torta, Dalaguete also has a number of other delicacies for local and foreign tourists. These delicacies include their tostado, pordrida, bibingka, and the much sought after banana meat.

Banana Meat and Torta of Dalaguete – image source: bestofdalaguete.weebly.com

​While there are many versions of the torta, the version of Dalaguete offers a unique take on this well-loved local delicacy. The torta of Dalaguete is just one of the delicacies you should get your hands on if you ever find yourself in this part of the island.

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