🍰 Somlói Galuska: Hungary’s Legendary Sponge Cake Dessert
If you’ve never heard of Somlói Galuska, you’re in for a treat—literally! 😍 This decadent Hungarian dessert is a masterpiece of flavors and textures, with layers of fluffy sponge cake, rum-soaked raisins, velvety chocolate sauce, and a cloud of whipped cream on top. ⛅✨ It’s rich, indulgent, and messy in the best way possible!
Created in the 1950s by Hungarian confectioners Károly Gollerits and Béla Szőcs, this dessert was originally served at the Gundel Restaurant in Budapest. 🇭🇺 It quickly became a national favorite, winning awards and securing its place as a Hungarian classic. If you visit Hungary, you’ll find it in nearly every pastry shop, but making it at home is a special experience that’s totally worth it! 💖
So, grab your mixing bowls, and let’s dive into this dreamy dessert. 🍫🍰✨
🥄 Ingredients for Somlói Galuska
This dessert consists of several elements: sponge cake, rum syrup, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. Each layer brings its own magic, and when combined, they create an unforgettable taste!
🌾 For the Sponge Cakes (Three Layers!)
- 6 eggs 🥚
- 150g (¾ cup) sugar 🍬
- 150g (1 ¼ cups) all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for the chocolate layer) 🍫
- 1 tbsp ground walnuts (for the walnut layer) 🌰
- 1 pinch of salt 🧂
(Yes, you’ll be making three different sponge cake flavors—plain, chocolate, and walnut!)
🍹 For the Rum Syrup
- 150ml (⅔ cup) water 💧
- 100g (½ cup) sugar 🍬
- 2 tbsp rum (or rum extract for a non-alcoholic version) 🍹
- 50g (⅓ cup) raisins 🍇
🍫 For the Chocolate Sauce
- 200ml (¾ cup) milk 🥛
- 100g (½ cup) dark chocolate 🍫
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder 🍫
- 2 tbsp sugar 🍬
- 1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
⛅ For the Whipped Cream
- 250ml (1 cup) heavy cream 🥛
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar 🍚