Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake (Zserbó szelet)🇭🇺

Absolutely, Ashley! The Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake (Zserbó szelet) 🇭🇺 is a classic Hungarian dessert — layered pastry with walnut filling, apricot jam, and a rich chocolate glaze. It’s elegant, indulgent, and perfect for holidays or special occasions.


🍫🌰🇭🇺 Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake (Zserbó szelet)

Buttery pastry layers with walnut filling, apricot jam, and chocolate glaze — irresistible!


🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~12 slices)

For the Dough

  • 400 g (3¼ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 250 g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 50 g (¼ cup) sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (if needed for dough consistency)

For the Filling

  • 250 g (2 cups) ground walnuts
  • 150 g (¾ cup) sugar
  • 150 ml (⅔ cup) milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200 g (¾ cup) apricot jam

For the Chocolate Glaze

  • 100 g (⅔ cup) dark chocolate
  • 50 g (3½ tbsp) unsalted butter

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