Dobos Cake (Doboš torta)

Dobos Cake (Doboš Torta) – Recipe Only

Ingredients – Sponge Layers:

• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Ingredients – Chocolate Buttercream:

• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 200 g butter, softened
• 150 g dark chocolate, melted

Ingredients – Caramel Topping:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Beat egg whites with salt until stiff; gradually add half the sugar.
2. Beat egg yolks with remaining sugar and vanilla until pale.
3. Gently fold yolks into whites, then fold in flour.
4. Spread batter thinly into 6–7 circles on parchment.
5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes each. Cool.
6. Cook egg yolks, sugar, and milk over low heat until thick; cool.
7. Beat butter until fluffy; add custard and melted chocolate.
8. Layer sponge with buttercream, reserving one layer for topping.
9. Melt sugar with lemon juice to caramel; pour over reserved layer.
10. Score quickly into slices; place on top of cake.
11. Frost sides with remaining buttercream and chill before serving.