Hungarian Dobos Torte

The Hungarian Dobos Torte is a classic dessert from Northern European cuisine, consisting of multiple layers of sponge cake filled with chocolate buttercream and topped with caramel. This decadent treat is sure to impress your guests at any special occasion.

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Hungarian Dobos Torte

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 6 (9-inch) round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. While the cakes are baking, prepare the chocolate buttercream by beating the butter, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream and continue beating until light and fluffy.
  5. Once the cakes are cooled, spread the chocolate buttercream between each layer, stacking them on top of each other.
  6. In a saucepan, melt the granulated sugar over medium heat until it turns amber in color. Pour the caramel over the top layer of the cake and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  7. Refrigerate the Dobos Torte for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the caramel to set.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
45 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Protein
5g
Fat
20g

Supplies

6 (9-inch) round cake pans Mixing bowls Electric mixer Saucepan

Tools

Toothpick Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Dobos Torte with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder for an elegant presentation.

Tips & tricks

For a shortcut, you can use store-bought caramel sauce instead of making your own caramel topping.

Cost

$15