Although it is relatively popular and well-known nationwide,[1] it is most famous in Western Canada, especially Manitoba.

[2][3][4] It is a torte with layered whipped cream, brown sugar, and nuts, commonly made using angel food or sponge cake.

[5] She started introducing her recipes to Winnipeg via a catering business to support her family financially when her husband became ill.[5] Zaslavsky's catering business eventually expanded across North America.

"[5] Jewish food historian Kat Romanow told CTV News Winnipeg that schmoo is reminiscent of a central-European dessert called nusstorte.

"[5] How the schmoo got its name is unknown, however, some claim it comes from the name of the comic book creatures from Al Capp’s Li’l Abner.