Hungarian Trifle (Somloi Galuska)

Ah, Somlói Galuska—the famous Hungarian trifle! 🇭🇺🍫🍓 It’s an indulgent layered dessert made with sponge cake, chocolate sauce, walnuts, raisins, and whipped cream. Light yet decadent, it’s often served in bowls or as individual portions. Here’s a traditional recipe:

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Hungarian Trifle (Somlói Galuska)

Ingredients (Serves 6–8):

For the Sponge Cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 100 g (½ cup) sugar
• 100 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cocoa powder (for a chocolate sponge portion)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling:

• 200 g (1 cup) walnuts, finely chopped
• 100 g (½ cup) raisins
• 250 ml (1 cup) milk
• 2 tbsp rum or rum flavoring (optional)
• 2–3 tbsp sugar (for soaking the raisins)

For the Chocolate Sauce:

• 100 g (½ cup) dark chocolate, chopped
• 100 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter

For the Whipped Cream:

• 250 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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