Ingredients
Sponge Cake:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Filling & Toppings:
- 1 cup walnut halves, toasted and chopped
- 1 cup raisins (optional, soaked in rum)
- 2 cups pastry cream or custard
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
Directions
- Make sponge cakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat egg yolks with half sugar until pale.
- Beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whites into yolks, then gently fold in flour (and cocoa for chocolate layer).
- Bake in greased pan(s) until set. Cool and cut into cubes.
- Assemble dessert:
- In a serving dish, layer sponge cubes, sprinkling walnuts, raisins, and a drizzle of rum if using.
- Add a layer of pastry cream and a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat layers if desired.
- Top & serve:
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
- Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
✨ A decadent, multi-layered Hungarian dessert — soft sponge, creamy custard, nuts, and chocolate in every bite! 🇭🇺
