Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch (20 cm) cake pans.
Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy.
In another bowl, whip egg whites with salt until stiff peaks.
Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites, then fold in ground walnuts and breadcrumbs.
Divide batter into pans and bake 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Prepare walnut filling
In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and ground walnuts until thickened. Cool.
Beat butter until fluffy, then add cooled walnut mixture and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Assemble
Slice sponges in half to get 4 layers.
Spread filling between layers, stacking carefully.
Cover the outside with cream or dust with powdered sugar.
Decorate
Garnish with walnut halves or drizzle with melted chocolate.
✨ Easter Tradition Tip:
Many Hungarian families prepare this alongside kalács (sweet braided bread) and serve it after Easter Sunday Mass.
It pairs beautifully with strong coffee or a little glass of Tokaji dessert wine.
Would you like me to also give you the Esterházy Torte (famous Hungarian Easter layered walnut cake with fondant top) so you can compare it with this Walnut Torte? 🍰🇭🇺
