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Dobos Torte Recipe

A classic Hungarian layered cake with chocolate buttercream and caramel topping.
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Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hungarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Layers

  • 6 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Buttercream

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 4 oz dark chocolate melted and cooled

Caramel Topping

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoon water

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line baking pans.
  2. Beat egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and thick. Beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold together gently.
  3. Fold in sifted flour and vanilla extract. Spread batter evenly in pans and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. For the buttercream, beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in melted chocolate.
  5. Layer the cakes with buttercream, reserving some for the sides.
  6. For the caramel, heat sugar and water until amber. Pour over the top layer and let set. Cut into wedges and arrange on top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Dessert, Dobos Torte
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