Esterházy torte

Esterházy Torte – A Hungarian Classic 🇭🇺🍰

Esterházy Torte is a luxurious Hungarian dessert known for its delicate layers of walnut meringue cake and silky buttercream, topped with a signature white glaze and chocolate web design. This elegant cake is named after Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy, a Hungarian nobleman, and has become a beloved European pastry.

📝 Ingredients:

For the Cake Layers:

  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 cup (200g) sugar
  • 2 cups (200g) ground walnuts (or almonds)
  • ⅓ cup (40g) flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Buttercream Filling:

  • 6 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup (150g) sugar
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened

For the Glaze & Decoration:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup (50g) dark chocolate, melted
  • ¼ cup toasted almond slices (for garnish)
PREPARATION