🍰 Esterházy Torta – Hungarian Meringue Walnut Cake 🇭🇺

Absolutely! 🇭🇺 The Esterházy Torta is one of Hungary’s most elegant and iconic desserts, named after Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This layered meringue and walnut (or almond) cake, filled with a silky buttercream and topped with a signature white fondant glaze and chocolate spider-web pattern, is a true showstopper at any celebration.

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🍰 Esterházy Torta – Hungarian Meringue Walnut Cake 🇭🇺

📝 For the Cake Layers:

• 6 egg whites
• 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 200g (2 cups) finely ground walnuts (or almonds)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt

🧈 For the Buttercream Filling:

• 6 egg yolks
• 150g (¾ cup) sugar
• 200ml (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) milk
• 250g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 1–2 tbsp walnut liqueur or rum

🎨 For the Glaze and Decoration:

• 100g (¾ cup) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tsp lemon juice or water
• 50g dark chocolate, melted
• Extra chopped or sliced almonds/walnuts for sides