Garash Cake 🇭🇺 – The Classic Hungarian Chocolate Delight
If you love rich, chocolatey desserts, the Hungarian Garash Cake is a dream come true! 🍫✨ This elegant, nut-based cake is famous for its smooth chocolate ganache, flourless walnut layers, and deep, intense flavor. A masterpiece in Hungarian confectionery, this cake is simple yet luxurious, making it perfect for special occasions or when you just need a serious chocolate fix! 😍🍰
🛒 Ingredients
For the Walnut Cake Layers:
✔ 200g (2 cups) finely ground walnuts 🌰
✔ 6 egg whites 🥚
✔ 150g (¾ cup) sugar 🍬
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
✔ Pinch of salt 🧂
For the Chocolate Ganache Filling & Glaze:
✔ 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa) 🍫
✔ 200ml (¾ cup) heavy cream 🥛
✔ 50g (¼ cup) butter 🧈
✔ 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)
🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Walnut Cake Layers
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, one spoonful at a time, while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in the ground walnuts and vanilla extract, using a spatula to avoid deflating the batter.
- Divide the batter into 4 or 5 equal portions and spread each portion into thin, even circles (about 20 cm/8 inches in diameter) on the parchment paper.
- Bake each layer for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let them cool completely before assembling.