Mainly eaten in Hungary.

Eszterházy torta

Eszterházy-torta · pronounced: eszter-há-zi torta

The Eszterházy torta is one of Hungary's best-known cakes: crisp walnut sponge layers, silky butter cream and a caramelised sugar topping.

310 min Advanced 12 servings
Eszterházy torta recept: diós, krémes, magyar klasszikus
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Ingredients

12 slices
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For the layers

For the cream

For the topping

Method

  1. Base for the layers

    Whisk the egg whites into a stiff foam, gradually adding the sugar as you go. Gently fold in the ground walnuts and the flour.

  2. Baking the layers

    Spread a thin round layer on a tray lined with baking paper. Bake at 180 degrees for about 10 minutes, until lightly golden. Make more layers in the same way.

    10 min
  3. Making the cream

    Warm the milk with the sugar and vanilla sugar. Mix the egg yolks with the flour until smooth, then pour into the hot milk and cook until thick. Leave to cool.

    10 min
  4. Making the butter cream

    Beat the room-temperature butter until light and fluffy, then gradually work in the cooled custard, a spoonful at a time, until silky and smooth.

    5 min
  5. Assembling

    Place the first layer on a plate, spread it with cream, then add the next layer. Stack all the layers this way, leaving the top layer free of cream.

  6. Caramel topping

    Cook the sugar with the water and lemon juice to a thick, golden-brown caramel, then quickly pour it over the top of the cake and spread evenly.

    8 min
  7. Resting

    Chill the cake in the fridge for at least a few hours so the layers come together and it is easier to slice.

    240 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (12 slices)1 slices
Energy7 245 kcal604 kcal
Fat460 g38 g
of which saturates190 g16 g
Carbohydrates713 g59 g
Protein120 g10,0 g
Fibre19 g1,6 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, tree nuts

For sensitive digestion: flour, milk (lactose) (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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