Alright, let’s make the Hungry for Walnuts – Hungarian Walnut Torte 🇭🇺 sound as tempting as it tastes — this is one of those cakes where the nutty aroma fills the whole kitchen and pulls people in before it’s even cooled.
🍰 Hungry for Walnuts – Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta)
Ingredients (8–10 servings)
Cake Layers:
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (200 g) finely ground walnuts (freshly ground for best flavor)
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional — helps structure; omit for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Filling & Frosting:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
- 1 cup (200 g) powdered sugar (or to taste)
- 1 cup (100 g) finely ground walnuts (for mixing in or sprinkling on top)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract