🇭🇺 Hungarian Walnut Cake (Diós Torta)

Here you go, Ashley — a beautiful, traditional Hungarian Walnut Cake (Diós Torta) recipe!
Rich, moist, nutty, and absolutely unforgettable. This is one of those old-style European cakes that tastes like something straight from grandma’s kitchen. 🇭🇺🤎🌰


🇭🇺 Hungarian Walnut Cake (Diós Torta)

Ingredients

For the Cake Layers

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups finely ground walnuts
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Walnut Cream Filling

  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup ground walnuts
  • 1 tbsp flour (or cornstarch)
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 150 g (10 tbsp) butter, softened

For Decoration (optional)

  • Powdered sugar
  • Extra ground walnuts
  • Chocolate drizzle
  • Whipped cream rosettes

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