Hungarian Buttercream Cake🇭🇺

🧁 Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake:

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup cake flour (or sifted all-purpose flour)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Hungarian Buttercream:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

Optional Fillings and Toppings:

  • ¼ cup apricot jam, warmed and strained (for layering)
  • Toasted almonds or chopped hazelnuts for decoration
  • A light chocolate glaze or drizzle (optional, but luxurious!)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Sponge Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy. Add the vanilla.
  4. Gently fold in the flour, followed by the whipped egg whites. Be careful not to deflate the batter.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the pans and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Hungarian Buttercream

  1. In a saucepan, whisk the milk and flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar until light. Slowly whisk in the warm milk mixture.
  3. Return the mixture to the heat and cook gently, stirring, until thickened again.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool completely.
  5. Beat the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add spoonfuls of the cooled custard, beating until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

  1. Carefully slice the cooled sponge layers in half to create four thin layers.
  2. Spread a thin layer of apricot jam on the bottom layer (optional but delicious).
  3. Spread a layer of buttercream over the jam, then continue stacking and frosting each layer.
  4. Cover the entire cake with the remaining buttercream, smoothing it out beautifully.
  5. Decorate the sides with chopped nuts, or go classic with piped buttercream rosettes. You can also drizzle a thin chocolate glaze over the top for extra indulgence.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Let the cake chill for at least an hour before slicing. This helps the buttercream set and makes it easier to cut clean slices. Serve it with a cup of strong coffee, hot tea, or a dessert wine like Tokaji — and just enjoy the moment. 🍷☕

This cake tastes even better the next day, once the flavors have fully melded. It’s one of those treats that impresses guests but also satisfies your soul on a quiet afternoon.

💬 Final Thoughts

Hungarian Buttercream Cake is more than just a dessert — it’s a tribute to tradition, elegance, and the joy of baking something with care. Whether you’re sharing it with friends or savoring it slowly by yourself, it brings a taste of Europe right to your kitchen.

If you’ve never tried Hungarian buttercream before, this cake is the perfect introduction. And once you do, you might never go back to ordinary frosting again. 😉

💕 Let’s Talk Cake!

Have you ever had Hungarian Buttercream Cake? Would you try this recipe? Leave a comment below or share your own tips and traditions!
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