HUNGARIAN WALNUT CAKE authentic traditional quick and easy/ DIOS TORTA

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide similar texture with fewer calories.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs offer a healthier, less sweet alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl, blend together 2 cups of sifted flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 cup of ground walnuts.

In a medium-sized bowl, beat 4 egg yolks with 10 teaspoons of water and 1/2 cup of sugar until frothy.

Add the egg yolk mixture to the flour, baking powder, and walnut mixture and stir to combine.

In another bowl, beat 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form and then gently fold them into the batter.

Grease the cake pan with butter and dust with flour.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

Once baked, let the cake cool, then cut it in half horizontally.

Prepare the cream filling by mixing 1/2 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of ground walnuts, 1 teaspoon of warm milk, and 1 teaspoon of powdered icing sugar until smooth.

Spread the cream filling on the bottom half of the cake, then place the top half back on.

Dust the top of the cake with powdered icing sugar and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens