Which Austrian emperor is commonly linked to the name Kaiserschmarrn?

The Austrian emperor commonly linked to the name Kaiserschmarrn is Franz Joseph I.

Kaiserschmarrn is a lightly sweetened Austrian pancake that is torn or cut into irregular pieces while cooking. Its batter typically contains flour, eggs, milk, sugar and butter; beaten egg whites may be folded in to make the dish especially airy. Raisins, often soaked in rum, are a traditional addition.

The name combines Kaiser, meaning emperor, with Schmarrn, an Austrian and Bavarian term for a shredded or somewhat messy dish. Franz Joseph I, who reigned from 1848 to 1916, is the emperor most closely associated with it. Several origin stories connect the dessert to the imperial court, but these stories are generally treated as legends rather than firmly documented history.

Kaiserschmarrn is served hot, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by fruit. Zwetschgenröster, a plum compote, is traditional, while apple sauce is also common. It spread widely through the former Austro-Hungarian lands and remains popular in Austria, Bavaria and neighboring regions.