Hungarian Decadent Chocolate Cake- Rigó Jancsi – The Bossy Kitchen

Oh yes, Ashley! 🇭🇺🍫
This one is pure romance and richness — meet the legendary Rigó Jancsi, a luscious Hungarian chocolate cake named after a famous Gypsy violinist who stole a Belgian princess’s heart. It’s dark, creamy, elegant, and unforgettable — just like the love story behind it. 💕

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🇭🇺 Rigó Jancsi – Hungarian Decadent Chocolate Cake

Chocolate sponge • Silky mousse filling • Glossy glaze

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🍫 Ingredients

For the sponge cake:

• 6 large eggs, separated
• 2/3 cup (130g) sugar
• 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate mousse filling:

• 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream
• 7 oz (200g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla or a splash of rum/brandy (optional)

For the chocolate glaze:

• 3.5 oz (100g) dark chocolate
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp corn syrup or neutral oil (for shine – optional)