dessertHungarian

Dobos Torte

Name: Dobos Torte
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 6 pieces Eggs; 150 g Sugar; 150 g Flour; 250 g Butter; 200 g Dark chocolate; 150 g Icing sugar; 2 pieces Eggs for the cream; 200 g Sugar for the caramel; 1 piece Lemon; 100 g Hazelnuts; 1 tsp Vanilla; 1 pinch Salt

Dobos Torte is a classic Hungarian dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Eggs, Flour, Butter, Dark chocolate, Icing sugar, Eggs for the cream, Sugar for the caramel, Lemon, Hazelnuts and Vanilla, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Hungarian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Goulash.

Difficulty: hardPrep: 90 minCook: 45 minServes 12

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Ingredients

Eggs6 pieces
Sugar150 g
Flour150 g
Butter250 g
Dark chocolate200 g
Icing sugar150 g
Eggs for the cream2 pieces
Sugar for the caramel200 g
Lemon1 piece
Hazelnuts100 g
Vanilla1 tsp
Salt1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Whisk the eggs and sugar over a water bath until warm, then beat them eight minutes to a thick foam.

Step 2

Fold in the sifted flour with a spatula in three additions, trying not to knock the air out.

Step 3

Draw six circles on parchment and spread a thin layer of batter on each.

Step 4🥧 Bake

Bake the layers at 200 °C for six minutes each, to golden edges, and lift them off the parchment at once.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Whisk the eggs with the icing sugar over a water bath until thick, cool it and work in the softened butter and melted chocolate.

Step 6

Melt the caramel sugar with lemon juice to amber and pour it over the flattest layer.

Step 7

Cut the caramel layer into twelve wedges with a hot oiled knife, assemble the cake and set the wedges on top.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Dobos Torte carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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