Perfect, Ashley! Here’s a complete, classic Hungarian Esterházy Torte 🇭🇺 recipe — a hazelnut and chocolate layer cake with silky buttercream and the iconic decorative glaze. Since this one is a favorite in your home, we can also highlight it as “Husband’s Happiness.” 💛

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🍰 Hazelnut & Chocolate Layer Cake (Esterházy Torte) 🇭🇺

Rich, nutty, elegant — the cake that makes every bite unforgettable.

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✨ Ingredients

For the Hazelnut Cake Layers

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

For the Chocolate Buttercream

• 8 egg yolks
• 150 g (¾ cup) sugar
• 350 ml (1 ½ cups) milk
• 200 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder or 50 g melted dark chocolate
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Glaze

• 150 g (1 ½ cups) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp hot water
• Few drops of lemon juice

For Decoration

• Melted dark chocolate for signature web pattern
• Optional: chopped hazelnuts for sides

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