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The Esterházy Torte ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º is one of Hungary’s most famous cakes — elegant, nutty, and chocolaty. Named after Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy (a nobleman from the Esterházy dynasty), this cake is a true classic of Austro-Hungarian pastry tradition.
It’s made with delicate hazelnut (or walnut) sponge layers, sandwiched with a silky chocolate buttercream, then topped with a distinctive white fondant glaze and chocolate spiderweb pattern.
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Hazelnut & Chocolate Layer Cake (Esterházy Torte)
Ingredients:
For the cake layers (dacquoise):
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 cups (200 g) finely ground hazelnuts (or walnuts)
- 2 Tbsp flour
For the filling (chocolate cream):
- 6 egg yolks
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- 1 ½ cups (350 ml) milk
- 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
For the glaze & decoration:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 Tbsp hot water
- 2 oz (50 g) dark chocolate, melted