Here’s a classic Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta) recipe 🌰🍰
Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta)
Ingredients
Cake:
1 cup finely ground walnuts
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
4 eggs, separated
¾ cup sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Filling / Frosting (optional):
1 cup heavy cream
2–3 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare cake batter:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.
Fold in ground walnuts, flour, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter.
Bake:
Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Optional frosting:
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Assemble:
Slice cake in half horizontally. Spread whipped cream between layers and on top.
Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired.
✨ Tips:
Lightly toast walnuts for richer flavor.
Can serve plain or with powdered sugar for a simpler look.
Pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.
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