Dobos Torte

Name: Dobos Torte
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 8 large eggs, separated; 2/3 cup caster sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup hot water; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramel topping); 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)

An elegant Hungarian chocolate layer cake featuring thin sponge layers, rich chocolate buttercream, and a crispy caramelized sugar topping. Pure sophistication in every bite.

100 minHardServes 10520 cal/serving

HungarianDessertOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

8 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramel topping)
1 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch round baking pan with parchment paper.
2

Beat 8 eggs yolks with 2/3 cup caster sugar until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Fold in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour gently.
3

In another bowl, beat 8 eggs whites with a pinch of 1/4 tsp salt until stiff peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture in two additions.
4

Divide batter between prepared pans and spread evenly. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden and springy. Repeat to make 8 thin layers total, cooling between bakes.
5

For filling: Melt 6 oz finely chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa) with 1/4 cup hot water. Cool slightly. Beat 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened until creamy, then add melted chocolate and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
6

Assemble torte: Place first cake layer on cake board. Spread thin layer of chocolate filling. Repeat with remaining layers, ending with filling on top.
7

For caramel topping: Heat 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramel topping) in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until golden amber, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel).
8

Quickly spread caramel on top of assembled torte. Cut into wedges while warm (use oiled knife for clean cuts).

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Questions

What oven temperature does Dobos Torte need?

For Dobos Torte, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 12 minutes, in step 4.

Why fold instead of stir in Dobos Torte?

Step 2 reads: "Fold in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour gently." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 2 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Can I make Dobos Torte dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Dobos Torte is 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel). Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Dobos Torte gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Dobos Torte is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Dobos Torte contain eggs?

Yes: 8 large eggs, separated. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Dobos Torte?

One serving (the recipe makes 10) is about 520 calories, with 6 g protein, 68 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 140 mg sodium.

Serve it with

Hot Chocolate drink
Pina Colada drink

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