Here’s a traditional Hungarian Walnut Torte (Diós Torta) recipe 🇭🇺 — a rich, flourless-style cake made with ground walnuts, lightly sweetened cream, and often served at special occasions.
🍰 Hungarian Walnut Torte – Diós Torta
Ingredients (8–10 servings)
For the cake:
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (200 g) finely ground walnuts (not walnut flour — grind fresh for flavor)
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional — helps with structure, can omit for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the filling & frosting:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or unsweetened whipped cream
- 1 cup (200 g) powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup (100 g) finely ground walnuts (for mixing in or sprinkling on top)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract