Walnut Cake – Hungarian Recipe🇭🇺

Here’s a classic Hungarian Walnut Cake (Diós Torta) recipe 🇭🇺 — rich, nutty, and perfect for celebrations:

🇭🇺 Hungarian Walnut Cake (Diós Torta)

Ingredients

For the sponge:

  • 6 large eggs (separated)
  • 180 g (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) granulated sugar
  • 150 g (1 1/2 cups) finely ground walnuts
  • 60 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the filling/cream:

  • 200 g (1 cup) sugar
  • 200 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 150 g (1 1/2 cups) finely ground walnuts
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For decoration (optional):

  • Powdered sugar or chocolate glaze
  • Whole walnuts
PREPARATION