🇭🇺 Hungarian Dobos Torte – A Classic Layered Cake

🇭🇺 Hungarian Dobos Torte – A Classic Layered Cake

Hungary’s Dobos Torte is a famous multi-layered cake with thin sponge layers, rich chocolate buttercream, and a caramelized sugar topping. Created by Hungarian confectioner József Dobos in 1885, this cake remains a favorite for its unique texture and delicious flavors.

Let’s make this iconic Hungarian dessert step by step!

🎂 Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake Layers:

  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Chocolate Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Caramel Topping:

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon butter (for greasing)

👨‍🍳 How to Make Dobos Torte

1️⃣ Prepare the Sponge Cake Layers

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line six 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper (or bake in batches).
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until pale and thick.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture.
  5. Sift in the flour, folding carefully to keep the batter light.
  6. Divide batter into 6 equal parts and spread thinly in cake pans.
  7. Bake each layer for 5-7 minutes until golden. Cool on racks.
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