Yes! 🇭🇺 The Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake (Zserbó szelet) is one of Hungary’s most beloved and iconic desserts. Named after the famous Gerbeaud Café in Budapest, this layered pastry is rich, nutty, fruity, and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze. It’s especially popular around Christmas and Easter.
Here’s a classic, traditional recipe to keep forever:
🇭🇺 Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake (Zserbó Szelet)
Yields: About 20 squares
Layers: 3 dough layers, 2 walnut-jam fillings, 1 chocolate glaze 😍
🧈 Dough Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 packet (7 g) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm milk
- 2 egg yolks
- A pinch of salt
🍑 Filling:
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups (250–300 g) apricot jam (preferably slightly tart)
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) finely ground walnuts
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- Optional: a dash of rum or rum extract in the jam for added flavor
🍫 Chocolate Glaze:
- 3.5 oz (100 g) dark chocolate (at least 50–60% cocoa)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for shine and easier cutting)