Hungarian Walnut Torte🇭🇺

Here’s a classic Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta) recipe 🇭🇺—a rich and elegant cake often made for holidays and celebrations. It’s flourless (uses ground walnuts instead) and has a moist, nutty texture with a smooth frosting.


🍰 Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta)

Ingredients

For the Cake Layers

  • 6 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (200 g) finely ground walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Filling & Frosting

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar
  • 4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Decoration

  • Extra ground or halved walnuts
  • Chocolate shavings or drizzle

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