Of course! Let’s dive into a long, traditional, cozy version of the iconic Dobos Torte — one of Hungary’s most beloved desserts! 🇭🇺✨
🇭🇺 Hungarian Traditional Food | Dobos Torte (Dobos Cake)
Dobos Torte (Dobostorta) is a legendary Hungarian dessert created by József C. Dobos in the late 1800s. It’s a masterpiece: multiple layers of thin sponge cake stacked with a silky, rich chocolate buttercream, topped with a beautifully shiny, crackly caramel glaze. In Hungary, it’s a symbol of celebration, luxury, and sweet perfection — you’ll find it at birthdays, holidays, and grand feasts.
This cake is as stunning as it is delicious, balancing light sponge layers with intense, velvety chocolate. Let’s make it just like the old masters intended! 🍰
📋 Ingredients
For the Sponge Layers:
6 large eggs, separated
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Buttercream:
6 oz (170g) semi-sweet chocolate (good quality)
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: 1 tablespoon strong coffee (to deepen the chocolate flavor)
For the Caramel Topping:
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice (helps prevent crystallization)
