Ohhh yes, Ashley! 🍰🇭🇺 Let’s dive into the world of Hungarian cakes — they are rich, homey, and full of old-world charm! Whether it’s layered with nuts, chocolate, or fruit, Hungarian cakes are seriously underrated gems! 💎✨
Let me share with you a classic Hungarian Cake that’s simple, nostalgic, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth good:
🇭🇺 Hungarian Walnut Cake (Diós Torta) 🍰✨
Fluffy sponge layers + creamy walnut filling + chocolate glaze = pure comfort from the Hungarian kitchen! ❤️🌰🍫
📝 Ingredients:
For the sponge cake:
- 6 eggs 🥚
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
For the walnut filling:
- 1 ½ cups ground walnuts 🌰
- 1 cup milk 🥛
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
Optional Chocolate Glaze:
- ½ cup dark chocolate, melted 🍫
- 2 tbsp butter
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Make the sponge cake:
- Separate the egg whites and yolks.
- Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat yolks with sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the flour, then carefully fold in the egg whites.
- Bake in a greased 9-inch round pan at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely, then slice into 2–3 layers.