Here’s a classic Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta) recipe 🌰🍰😋
Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta)
Ingredients
Cake:
1 cup walnuts, finely ground
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
4 eggs, separated
¾ cup sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Filling / Frosting (optional, simple version):
1 cup heavy cream
2–3 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the cake batter:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.
Mix ground walnuts, flour, and baking powder. Fold into yolk mixture.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Fold carefully into the batter.
Bake:
Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top.
Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Prepare frosting (optional):
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Assemble:
Slice cake in half horizontally. Spread whipped cream between layers and on top.
Optional: sprinkle with chopped walnuts for garnish.
✨ Tips:
Toast walnuts lightly for extra flavor.
This torte is light, nutty, and perfect with coffee or tea.
Can be served plain or with a simple dusting of powdered sugar for a rustic look.
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