Here is a beautiful, clear, and complete Hungarian Esterházy Torta (Esterházy Cake) 🇭🇺 recipe — the classic walnut layer cake with silky pastry cream and the iconic white fondant web pattern.

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Esterházy Torta (Classic Recipe)

Elegant • Nutty • Traditional • Perfect for celebrations

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✨ Ingredients

For the Walnut Cake Layers (Dacquoise)

• 8 egg whites
• 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 200 g (2 cups) finely ground walnuts
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Pinch of salt

For the Pastry Cream Filling

• 8 egg yolks
• 150 g (3/4 cup) sugar
• 350 ml (1 ½ cups) milk
• 200 g (1 cup) butter, softened
• 2 tbsp vanilla sugar or 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 70 g (½ cup) finely ground walnuts

For the White Glaze

• 150 g (1 ⅓ cups) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp hot water
• A few drops of lemon juice

For the Chocolate Lines

• 40 g melted dark chocolate

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