Hungarian Walnut Torte Recipe

Name: Hungarian Walnut Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 5 tablespoons water; ½ cup ground walnuts; 1 ¼ cups milk; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) packagecook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix; ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup shortening; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; white chocolate curls (optional); dark chocolate curls (optional)

Servings: persons

6 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
5 tablespoons water
½ cup ground walnuts
1 ¼ cups milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) packagecook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
white chocolate curls (optional)
dark chocolate curls (optional)

1
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar for 10 minutes or until light lemon-colored.
2
Beat in vanilla.
3
Combine cake flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture alternately with water, beating well.
4
Fold in walnuts.
5
In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
6
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in.
7
round baking pans.
8
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
9
Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
10
In a small saucepan, whisk the milk and pudding mix.
11
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
12
Remove from the heat.
13
Pour into a bowl; press a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap over pudding.
14
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
15
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.
16
Beat in vanilla and cooled pudding.
17
Split each cake into two layers.
18
Place one bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with about 3/4 cup filling.
19
Repeat layers.
20
Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

1201

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 eggs, separated, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup cake flour, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Walnut Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hungarian Walnut Torte

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