Dobostorta
(Dobos torte, Dobosh, Dobos-torta, Dobošica, Doboš torta)
Dobostorta is a round cake consisting of six thin sponge cake layers and five layers of chocolate buttercream. As an attempt to make a cake that would be able to keep longer than usual, the Hungarian confectioner named József C. Dobos first introduced the Dobostorta at the National General Exhibition of Budapest in 1885.
To prevent it from drying out, the cake also has a glistening layer of hard caramel on top, while the sides are often coated with ground nuts. Before it hardens, the layer of caramel should be cut into slices with a special Dobos knife, and the pieces of caramel are then arranged on top of the cake.
Interestingly, Dobostorta had inspired the chocolate or lemon flavored New Orleans creation known as doberge cake, which was first made in the 1920s by Beulah Ledner.
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Recipe variations
József C. Dobos' Original Dobostorta
READY IN 5h 30minAdapted from Dobos C. Joseph Memory Book, The Hungarian Gastronomy Book by Tibor Éliás and András Szántó, this is the original recipe for Dobostorta.
Classic Dobostorta
READY IN 2h 15minThis recipe shows the classic way of preparing the Dobostorta. It follows the original recipe for the most part, the only exception being the filling, which is made with just eggs, sugar, chocolate, cocoa powder, and butter. Unlike the original recipe, it does not include the more unusual ingredients like cocoa mass and cocoa butter. This version also has five layers and a caramel layer on top, which is divided into 16 pieces, each supported by a walnut half. The sides of the cake are additionally decorated with ground walnuts which are pressed into the cream.
Dobostorta Authentic recipe
Adapted from Dobos C. Joseph Memory Book, The Hungarian Gastronomy Book by Tibor Éliás and András Szántó, this is the original recipe for Dobostorta.
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