Ah, a true Hungarian masterpiece! 🎂🇭🇺
The Dobos Torte (Dobos-torta) is one of Hungary’s most famous cakes, created in the late 1800s by József Dobos. It’s a layered sponge cake filled with rich chocolate buttercream, topped with a signature caramel-glazed layer that gives it a beautiful shine and crunch. This elegant dessert was once served to emperors and aristocrats in Budapest cafés. ✨
🍰 Hungarian Dobos Torte Recipe
Ingredients
For the sponge layers (6 thin layers):
- 6 large eggs, separated
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
For the chocolate buttercream:
- 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the caramel topping:
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- A little butter (for greasing knife)