Ah, the Dobos Torta 🇭🇺—a legendary Hungarian cake known for its multiple thin sponge layers, rich chocolate buttercream, and signature caramel top. It’s elegant, a bit intricate, but absolutely worth it! Here’s a classic recipe:
Dobos Torta (Hungarian Layer Cake) Recipe
Ingredients:
For the sponge layers (6–7 layers):
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 120 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 50 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For the chocolate buttercream:
- 200 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the caramel topping:
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp water
- 15 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter