Recipes Cuisine European Austrian Dobos Torte 4.6 (33) 31 Reviews 20 Photos The word 'dobos' means 'like a drum' in Hungarian. However, this cake is named after its creator, Hungarian pastry chef Josef Dobos. Submitted by Kevin Ryan Updated on November 20, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 20 20 20 20 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 3 hrs Servings: 12 Yield: 1 9-inch 6-layer cake Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 9 egg whites 8 egg yolks 1 cup white sugar ¼ cup milk 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 pinch salt 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour ½ tablespoon shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 recipe Chocolate Buttercream Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Have ready two 10-inch cardboard circles. Generously grease a 9-inch springform pan with soft butter, and dust with flour. Beat the egg whites until frothy, and gradually add 1 cup sugar. Beat just to soft peaks. In another bowl, beat the yolks with the milk, lemon peel, vanilla, and salt. Fold this into the egg whites. Sift the flour over the egg mixture, and fold in. Spread 1 1/3 cups batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 5 to 9 minutes, or until small, brown spots begin to appear on cake. Remove the cake from the oven, and remove layer from pan with a spatula. Dust the cake lightly with flour, and place on a rack to cool. Grease pan again, and repeat this process until all of the batter is used, about 6 times more. Place the layers between wax paper, and cover with a towel. Chill layers for a few hours. Make the Chocolate Buttercream. Layer the chilled layers on one of the cardboard rounds with the buttercream. Start with one layer; cover with the buttercream, and then press down with another layer to make a good seal. Repeat this with the remaining layers, but reserve one layer. Wrap the cake in plastic, and chill for at least 6 hours along with the remaining buttercream. Grease the other cardboard round with the shortening, and place the last layer on it. Place 1 cup sugar into a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Allow sugar to cook until the edges look melted and brown. Begin stirring with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sugar become an amber color, and is smooth. Carefully pour the caramel over the top of the last layer, and spread to the edges with an oiled knife. Quickly, using an oiled knife, indent the top of the caramel into 16 wedges. Allow to cool slightly, and then retouch the indents with the knife again. Place layer onto a counter top dusted with sugar, and allow the caramel to cool completely. Place some more buttercream on top of the chilled torte, and top with the caramel round. Frost the sides with the remaining buttercream. Chill the torte before serving. Editor's Note Get the recipe for Chocolate Buttercream. I Made It Print 45 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 242 Calories 4g Fat 46g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 242 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 137mg 46% Sodium 49mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 34g Protein 6g 13% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 25mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 80mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.