- Hard sponge.
- Baked too long. Thin layers need only 5-7 mins.
- Caramel set too fast.
- Work fast with a buttered knife to mark slices while hot.
Dobos Torte (Hungarian Sponge Cake)
The Eiffel Tower of Hungarian confectionary. Created by József Dobos, it features thin sponge layers and chocolate buttercream, topped with a hard caramel glaze.
Ingredients
1 1/4
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1 1/4
cups
Powdered Sugar
6
large
Eggs
1
cup
Butter (High quality)
5
oz
Dark Chocolate
1
tbsp
Vanilla Sugar
1/2
cup
Cocoa Powder
1/2
cup
Sugar (for caramel)
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Equipment Needed
- Cake templates (9 inch)
- Palette knife
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Beat whites with 2/3 sugar. Beat yolks with rest. Fold together with flour.
Tip: Keep it airy.
2
✓
Bake 6 thin layers at 350°F (180°C) 6-8 mins.
Tip: Peel off paper immediately.
3
✓
Melt chocolate. Beat butter with vanilla and cocoa, add cool chocolate.
Tip: Temps must match to avoid curdling.
4
✓
Fill 5 layers. Set 6th aside.
Tip: Chill cake.
5
✓
Melt sugar to caramel. Pour over 6th layer, mark slices with buttered knife.
Tip: Butter prevents sticking.
6
✓
Top cake with caramel wedges.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 6 large Eggs
- 1 cup Butter (High quality)
- 5 oz Dark Chocolate
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Sugar
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup Sugar (for caramel)