Dobos Torte – Hungarian Cake with Chocolate Buttercream and Caramel

The famous Dobos Torte is one of Hungary’s most beloved desserts — delicate sponge cake layers filled with rich chocolate buttercream and topped with a crisp caramel layer.

Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake

• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp melted butter

For the Chocolate Buttercream

• 4 egg yolks
• ¾ cup sugar
• 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Topping

• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice