Walnut Cake – Hungarian Recipe

🇭🇺 Hungarian Walnut Cake (Diós Torta) – A Timeless Classic 🌰🍰

Soft, nutty, and perfectly moist — this Hungarian Walnut Cake is a family favorite across generations. It’s made with finely ground walnuts, a tender sponge, and a smooth, buttery cream that melts in your mouth. Whether served at holidays, Sunday lunches, or coffee gatherings, this cake captures the cozy charm of Hungary in every bite.


🍰 Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1 cup (100 g) finely ground walnuts
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the cream filling:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 g) sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (50 g) ground walnuts
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For garnish (optional):

  • Powdered sugar
  • Walnut halves or chopped walnuts

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