Dobos Torta: Hungarian Layer Cake

🇭🇺 Dobos Torta (Hungarian Layer Cake)

📝 Ingredients

Sponge Layers:

• 6 large eggs (separated)
• 150 g sugar
• 120 g all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Chocolate Buttercream:

• 200 g dark chocolate
• 200 g unsalted butter (room temp)
• 150 g powdered sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Caramel Topping:

• 150 g sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or water

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Sponge Layers

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
4. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mix gently.
5. Fold in sifted flour carefully.

👉 Divide batter into 6–7 thin layers:

• Spread thin circles (20–22 cm) on parchment
• Bake each layer 6–8 minutes until lightly golden
• Cool completely

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2. Prepare Chocolate Buttercream

1. Melt chocolate and let cool slightly.
2. Beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
3. Add egg yolks and vanilla.
4. Mix in melted chocolate until smooth and creamy.

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3. Assemble the Cake

1. Stack layers, spreading buttercream evenly between each.
2. Cover sides and top (except one layer reserved for caramel).

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4. Make the Caramel Top

1. Melt sugar with lemon juice until golden amber.
2. Quickly pour over the reserved sponge layer.
3. Before it hardens, cut into wedges using a greased knife.

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5. Final Decoration

• Place caramel wedges on top in a fan pattern
• Chill cake for at least 1–2 hours before serving