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Dobostorte is a luxurious Hungarian layered sponge cake with chocolate buttercream filling and a crispy caramel top. This classic dessert features 8-10 thin sponge layers alternating with silky chocolate cream, finished with a glossy caramel coating. Perfect for special occasions and celebrations.
Prep
45 min
Cook
80 min
Total
200 min
Servings
12 srv
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
420 kcal
For 12 serving(s)
Per serving
Preheat oven to 200°C and prepare 8-10 round cake pans or use one pan and bake multiple times
Whisk egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and fluffy, then fold in flour and cornstarch gently
In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into yolk mixture in batches
Divide batter among prepared pans and bake each layer for 8-10 minutes until golden, cool on wire racks
Prepare chocolate buttercream by beating softened butter with powdered sugar, then add melted dark chocolate and vanilla
Layer each cooled sponge cake with chocolate cream, stacking them carefully and crumb coating the sides
Cover top and sides of cake generously with remaining chocolate buttercream, smooth with offset spatula
Prepare caramel by heating sugar and water until golden amber, pour over top layer while hot, quickly score into serving pieces with oiled knife before it hardens completely
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