Dobos Torte 🇭🇺 is a classic Hungarian cake named after its creator, József C. Dobos. It’s known for its multiple thin sponge cake layers, filled with rich chocolate buttercream, and topped with a shiny, crisp caramel glaze.
🍰 Traditional Dobos Torte Recipe
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Sponge Cake (6 layers):
6 large eggs (separated)
3/4 cup (150g) sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Buttercream:
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
4 oz (115g) dark chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Caramel Glaze:
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional, prevents crystallizing)
