Hungarian Chestnut Cake🇭🇺..

Perfect choice! 🇭🇺 Chestnuts are beloved in Hungarian baking, especially around autumn and winter. A Hungarian Chestnut Cake (Gesztenyetorta) is creamy, nutty, and often made with sweetened chestnut purée. Here’s a traditional-style recipe:

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🌰 Hungarian Chestnut Cake (Gesztenyetorta)

Ingredients:

For the sponge:

• 5 large eggs (separated)
• 120 g (½ cup) sugar
• 100 g (¾ cup) flour
• 30 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt

For the chestnut cream filling:

• 400 g (14 oz) sweetened chestnut purée (store-bought or homemade*)
• 200 g (7 oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 100 g (½ cup) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp dark rum (traditional, but optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the glaze:

• 150 g (5 oz) dark chocolate
• 100 g (7 tbsp) butter
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

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