Best Desserts in Pittsburgh

Now, how could I move to Pittsburgh without researching its food hot-spots first? When I started my search, the first article I came across was this one from The Huffington Post, naming Prantl’s Bakery the home of America’s greatest cake. Of course, reading that the Burnt Almond Torte was free from chocolate, I was a little skeptical. Before my first trip home for a long weekend in September, I stopped by the shop to pick up a Torte, and simultaneously grabbed a mini version of the cake because I knew I wouldn’t be able to withstand the drive without at least taking a bite. And let me tell you…it was divine. The cake itself is incredibly rich and buttery and the thin slivers of almonds all around give it the essential crispy texture that you need to balance out something so luxurious.