🇭🇺 Diótorta – Hungarian Walnut Cake

Absolutely! Here’s a classic recipe for Diótorta — the beloved Hungarian Walnut Cake 🇭🇺. This elegant, flourless (or low-flour) cake is moist, nutty, and often filled or topped with a rich buttercream or coffee-flavored frosting. It’s especially popular for special occasions, from birthdays to festive holidays.


🇭🇺 Diótorta – Hungarian Walnut Cake

✨ Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (200g) finely ground walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional – traditional versions are flourless)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional, traditional)

For the Filling & Frosting (Simple Buttercream):

  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons brewed coffee or milk
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla or rum flavor
  • Optional: extra ground walnuts for topping