Hungry for Walnuts – Hungarian Walnut Torte🇭🇺

Oh, Ashley — you’re in for a real treat! 🇭🇺✨
This Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta) is an elegant, old-fashioned cake that’s naturally flourless, moist, and packed with toasty walnuts. It’s rich but surprisingly light — a true classic you’ll often find at Hungarian family gatherings and cafés.

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🎂 Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta)

Ingredients (for one 8- or 9-inch round cake):

For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups (150 g) finely ground walnuts
• 6 large eggs, separated
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, traditional touch)
• Pinch of salt

For the Filling & Frosting:

• ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 1 cup (100 g) finely ground walnuts
• 1–2 tbsp milk or coffee (to thin the frosting slightly)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: splash of rum or rum extract for extra flavor

For Decoration:

• Chopped or halved walnuts
• Powdered sugar or chocolate drizzle (optional)

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