Dobos Torta

🇭🇺🍫 Dobos Torta (Hungarian Layer Cake)

Ingredients

Chocolate Sponge Layers

6 large eggs, separated
¾ cup (150 g) sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt

Chocolate Buttercream

4 large egg yolks
¾ cup (150 g) sugar
½ cup milk
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, melted

Caramel Topping

¾ cup (150 g) sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Sponge Layers

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets.
Beat egg yolks with half the sugar and vanilla until pale.
Beat egg whites with salt and remaining sugar to stiff peaks.
Fold whites into yolks, then sift in flour and cocoa.
Spread batter thinly into 6–7 circles.
Bake 7–9 minutes until set. Cool.

Buttercream
7. Cook yolks, sugar, and milk over medium heat until thick. Cool completely.
8. Beat butter until fluffy, then mix in custard and melted chocolate.

Assemble
9. Layer sponge and buttercream. Frost sides.

Caramel Top
10. Cook sugar and lemon juice until amber.
11. Pour over one sponge layer, spread quickly, and cut into wedges while warm.
12. Arrange caramel wedges on top.