Hungarian Dobos Torta (Seven-Layer Sponge Cake) Recipe

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Serves: 16 Save

Ingredients (13)

  • 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 2 cups (1 pound) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 5 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • Nuts of your choice, ground, to sprinkle on top and sides of cake

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