Dobos Cake (Doboš torta) Recipe🇭🇺

Absolutely, Ashley! The Dobos Cake (Doboš torta) is a classic Hungarian dessert 🇭🇺 — thin sponge layers with rich chocolate buttercream, topped with a caramel glaze. It’s elegant, indulgent, and perfect for special occasions.


🍫🇭🇺 Dobos Cake (Doboš torta)

Thin layers of sponge, chocolate buttercream, and a crunchy caramel top!


🛒 Ingredients (8–10 servings)

For the Sponge Cake (5 layers)

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 150 g (¾ cup) sugar
  • 100 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
  • 50 g (¼ cup) cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Buttercream

  • 200 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 150 g (¾ cup) powdered sugar
  • 100 g (¾ cup) dark chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Glaze (Top Layer)

  • 100 g (½ cup) sugar
  • 2 tsp water
  • 1 tsp butter
  • Optional: lemon juice (a few drops to prevent crystallization)

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