Croatian Cakes

Mađarica, meaning Hungarian girl, is a traditional layered cake that is usually associated with festive occasions. The layers are coated in a velvety, chocolate-infused cream, and the whole cake is finished with a dark chocolate glaze. Al... READ MORE

Samoborska kremšnita is a popular dessert originating from the Croatian town of Samobor. It consists of two layers of puff pastry that are filled with custard cream. A thin layer of whipped cream is sometimes placed on top of the custard. T... READ MORE

Međimurska gibanica is a traditional, highly caloric layered pastry originating from the Croatian region of Međimurje. It is usually served as a dessert after a big meal, but due to its nutritional value, it can also be consumed on its own. The pa... READ MORE

Zagrebačka kremšnita is just one of many cremeschnitte varieties. It is a specialty of Zagreb, hence the name. This decadent cake consists of a thin layer of puff pastry that is topped with vanilla custard cream, a layer of whipped... READ MORE

Rapska torta is a traditional cake originating from the Croatian island of Rab, where it was first served in 1177 to Pope Alexander III. This decadent cake is characterized by its signature spiral shape and ingredients such as almonds, lemon zest,... READ MORE

Čupavci are traditional Croatian cakes that are also popular in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and throughout the Balkans under different names. They consist of a sponge cake that is dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with finely desiccated coconut. Ču... READ MORE

Skradinska torta is a unique Croatian cake originating from Skradin, hence the name. Although endless debates about certain ingredients (orange zest, lemon zest, Maraschino, mint, cinnamon) still exist, it is believed that only a few women from Sk... READ MORE

This classic Hungarian dessert consists of two layers of chocolate sponge held together by a luscious, mousse-like cocoa cream filling which is sometimes flavored with a splash of dark rum, while the cake itself is typically covered in a rich dark... READ MORE

This rich Croatian cake was once considered to be a special delicacy that was only served on special occasions and was mainly reserved for nobility. It consists of a pastry base and a filling that combines ground almonds, eggs, sugar, and various ... READ MORE

This rustic cake hails from the small town of Dol, located on the Croatian island Brač. Though the original recipe is still a closely guarded secret among the locals, the main elements of the cake include a thick sponge and a generous topping that... READ MORE

Torta Frankopan is a traditional cake originating from the city of Crikvenica. The cake is made with puff pastry, whipping cream, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, almonds, raisins, rose water, butter, lemon zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The puff pastry... READ MORE

Torta od rogača or kolač od rogača is a traditional carob cake that’s especially popular on the island of Vis. Although there are many recipes, the cake is usually made with a combination of flour, baking powder, vanilla, sugar, raisins, car... READ MORE

Kelešica is a traditional cake without any fillings. It originates from the region of Međimurje. The cake is made with flour, pork fat, sour cream, sugar, and milk, although there are numerous versions of kelešica and ingredients may... READ MORE

Krapci is a traditional dish originating from the Croatian region of Međimurje. These simple peasant cakes can be served as a dessert or a main dish. Although they were made with a variety of fillings in the past, nowadays they are typically fille... READ MORE

Zadarska torta is a traditional flourless cake from the city of Zadar in the Dalmatian region. It is made primarily with oranges and ground almonds, combining the fresh, citrusy zest with rich, nutty flavor and a dense texture. A key ingredient in... READ MORE

Kaštelanska torta is a traditional chocolate cake originating from the Kaštela area in Dalmatia. The cake is usually made with a combination of sugar, eggs, almonds, chocolate, breadcrumbs, and a bit of prošek. The egg yolks a... READ MORE

Pijanac is a traditional cake originating from the city of Požega. The cake is made with flour, eggs, egg yolks, fat, and sugar. The dough is then cut into pieces which are shaped into coils with a hole in the middle. After the cakes have been bak... READ MORE

Pogača z oreji is a traditional cake originating from the Podravina region, and it's especially popular in Đurđevac. Although there are a few variations, the cake is usually made with a combination of flour, sugar, salt, walnuts, and pork fat. The... READ MORE

This heavy, dense dessert cake is a specialty originating from the Croatian city of Varaždin. Varaždinska torta is especially popular in autumn due to an abundance of its key ingredient – chestnuts. The cake is made with a base consisting of... READ MORE

Cvetlinska gibanica is a traditional layer cake originating from the Croatian region of Zagorje. The base is made with a combination of flour, yeast, milk, sugar, and butter, while the topping consists of corn grits, fresh cheese, sour cream, milk... READ MORE

Torta od skorupa is a Croatian cake hailing from the city of Dubrovnik. This rich and flavorful dessert features a creamy almond filling sandwiched between layers of softened biscuits. The heart of the cake lies in its fi... READ MORE

Međimurska bidra is a traditional cake originating from Međimurje. The cake is made with a combination of flour, milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, walnuts, and vanilla. The dough is rolled and cut into rectangles which are topped with a comb... READ MORE

Staroverska torta is a traditional cake associated with the villages around Valpovo in Slavonia. This unique cake is composed of multiple layers of thin, yeast-based dough, interspersed with a variety of rich fillings. Typical fillings include pop... READ MORE

Griški kres is a traditional dessert originating from Grižane in the Kvarner region. It’s usually made with a combination of bread slices, milk, butter, whipped cream, eggs, sugar, apples, walnuts, figs, cinnamon, honey, and rum. The ... READ MORE

Framentunjača is a traditional dessert originating from the Kvarner area. The cake is made with a combination of polenta flour, water, salt, raisins, dried figs, walnuts, and almonds. The raisins, figs, walnuts, and almonds are coarsely chopped an... READ MORE

Pester šnita is a traditional cake originating from Pakrac. It consists of the base, filling, and glaze. The base is made with a combination of beaten egg whites, breadcrumbs, ground walnuts, sugar, and egg yolks. The filling is made with a... READ MORE

Torta Rogoznica is a decadent Croatian cake named after its place of origin, Rogoznica. The cake is made with egg yolks, egg whites, sugar, ground almonds, and chocolate. Lemon and orange zest are traditionally mixed into the concoction for extra ... READ MORE

Požeški fakini is a traditional cake originating from Požega. This peasant cake is made with a combination of flour, pork fat, egg yolks, cloves, cinnamon, sugar, baking soda, milk, fruit jam, and lemon juice. The flour, pork fat, milk, sug... READ MORE