Dobos Torte
Hungary's iconic layered sponge cake with chocolate buttercream and a caramel-glazed top. Baking six separate thin sponge layers, rather than slicing one thick cake, gives dobos torte its signature fine, even layers.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make 6 thin sponge layers: beat yolks and sugar, fold in flour and egg whites. Spread thin, bake 8 minutes at 200°C each.
Make chocolate buttercream: melt chocolate, beat with butter, icing sugar and eggs until smooth.
Stack 5 sponge layers with buttercream between each.
Make dry caramel and pour onto reserved 6th layer. Score into wedges before it sets.
Top cake with caramel wedges. Coat sides with remaining buttercream.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.