You’re in for a real treat! 🍫✨ Here’s a truly decadent Hungarian chocolate cake that’s rich, elegant, and often served on special occasions. While Hungary has many classic desserts, this cake draws from the tradition of layered, luscious sweets like the famous Dobos Torte — but with a deep chocolate focus.
🍫 Hungarian Decadent Chocolate Cake 🇭🇺
(Magyar Csokoládétorta)
Moist chocolate sponge layers filled with a velvety cocoa buttercream, topped with a glossy chocolate glaze — this cake is pure indulgence the Hungarian way.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 10–12)
🍰 For the Cake Layers:
6 large eggs, separated
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
🍫 For the Chocolate Buttercream:
200 g (7 oz) unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate, melted and cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract
✨ For the Chocolate Glaze (optional but stunning):
