Mainly eaten in Hungary.

Dobos torte

Dobostorta

Hungary's most famous celebration cake, with thin sponge layers, a silky chocolate buttercream and a crisp caramel topping.

195 min Advanced 12 servings
Eredeti dobostorta recept klasszikus karamelltetővel
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Ingredients

12 slices
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For the sponge

For the filling

For the topping

Method

  1. Baking the sponge layers

    Whisk the egg whites with the icing sugar until stiff, then fold in the yolks, the flour and the melted butter. Bake 6 thin, identical rounds on baking paper.

    20 min
  2. Making the chocolate cream

    Beat the butter with the icing sugar, vanilla sugar, cocoa powder and the melted dark chocolate until light and fluffy.

    15 min
  3. Layering

    Spread five of the sponge layers with the chocolate cream and stack them on top of each other. Coat the sides of the cake with the cream too.

    15 min
  4. Making the caramel topping

    Pour the melted, golden-brown caramelised sugar over the sixth layer, then, while still warm, mark it into 12 slices with an oiled knife and cut through.

    10 min
  5. Assembling and resting

    Place the caramel-topped slices on top of the cake, then rest it in the fridge.

    120 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (12 slices)1 slices
Energy4 740 kcal395 kcal
Fat268 g22 g
of which saturates156 g13 g
Carbohydrates552 g46 g
Protein65 g5,4 g
Fibre27 g2,2 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Calculated with approximate data: vanilla sugar. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: plain flour (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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