Hazelnut And Chocolate Layer Cake (Hungarian Esterhazy Torte)🇭🇺

Oh yes — you’ve chosen one of Hungary’s most elegant desserts! 🇭🇺
The Esterházy Torte is a traditional Hungarian cake named after the noble Esterházy family. It’s made of multiple layers of nutty sponge (usually hazelnut or walnut), filled with a silky buttercream (often with a hint of rum or brandy), and topped with a signature white glaze with a chocolate spiderweb pattern.

Here’s the authentic Hungarian-style recipe:

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🇭🇺 Hazelnut & Chocolate Layer Cake (Esterházy Torte)

📝 Ingredients (8–10 servings)

For the Cake Layers:

• 6 large egg whites
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 2 cups (200 g) finely ground hazelnuts (or walnuts)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• 6 large egg yolks
• ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional, for a chocolate variation)
• 1 tbsp rum or brandy (traditional, optional)

For the Glaze & Decoration:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp hot water
• 2 oz (60 g) dark chocolate, melted

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