🎂 Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta)

Here’s a traditional-style recipe:

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🎂 Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta)

🥣 Ingredients

For the Walnut Sponge:

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

(No flour — the walnuts are the star!)

For the Filling:

• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
• 3 large egg yolks
• ½ cup (100 g) sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• Optional: 1 tbsp strong coffee or coffee liqueur (traditional touch!)

For Decoration:

• Finely ground walnuts or whole walnut halves
• Powdered sugar or chocolate drizzle

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