Dobos Torta🇭🇺

Here’s the traditional Dobos Torta (Dobos Cake)🇭🇺 recipe for you:

🍰 Dobos Torta Recipe (Hungarian Layered Sponge Cake with Caramel Top)

Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake (6 layers):

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Buttercream:

  • 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate (70%), chopped
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 large egg yolks (optional, for richness)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Glaze (Top Layer):

  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Butter (for greasing knife)
PREPARATION