Here’s a traditional and beloved Hungarian dessert: Hungarian Lemon Cake, also known as Hófehérke sütemény or Snow White Cake. It’s a soft, layered cake with a tangy lemon cream filling — light, delicate, and perfect with coffee or tea!
🇭🇺 Hungarian Lemon Cake (Snow White Cake / Hófehérke)
✨ Ingredients:
For the Dough (makes 3 thin layers):
500 g (about 4 cups) all-purpose flour
150 g (2/3 cup) powdered sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg
100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
200 ml (about 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) whole milk
Pinch of salt
For the Lemon Cream Filling:
500 ml (2 cups) whole milk
4 tbsp semolina (or substitute with flour)
200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
250 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the Top:
Powdered sugar for dusting
(Optional) A thin lemon glaze or white chocolate drizzle
