GRANDMA ZAUNER'S DOBOSH TORTE

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This rich torte has been a tradition in our family for many years. My mother still serves it on Christmas Eve as a birthday cake for the Christ child.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1 cup cake flour
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease and flour the waxed paper; set aside., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks for 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup sugar and beat for 3 minutes until mixture is thick and pale yellow and falls in a ribbon from beaters. Beat in vanilla., In another large bowl, beat egg whites and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold flour into egg yolk a third at a time. Stir in a third of the whites. Fold in remaining whites. Spread into prepared pans., Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in another large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, chocolate, milk and vanilla until smooth. In a chilled small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture., To assemble, split each cake into two horizontal layers. Spread 1 cup frosting on one layer. Repeat using all layers. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with grated chocolate if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Sajid Sheikh
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The torte is beautiful and delicious.


April McLean
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This torte is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelvin neo123
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I've made this torte several times and it is always a hit! It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is so worth it. The torte is beautiful and delicious.


Frednancy Locklear
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This torte is a bit challenging to make, but it is so worth it! The flavors are complex and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


emma emma
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The torte is beautiful and delicious.


Jawad Malik
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This torte is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


ST3PH G
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I've made this torte several times and it is always a hit! It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is so worth it. The torte is beautiful and delicious.


Jean Elliott
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This torte is a bit challenging to make, but it is so worth it! The flavors are complex and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Schoeman
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The torte is beautiful and delicious.


Mr Usama
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This torte is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Zayne Young
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I've made this torte several times and it is always a hit! It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is so worth it. The torte is beautiful and delicious.


tsotso okai
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This torte is a bit challenging to make, but it is so worth it! The flavors are complex and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Matthew Miravalle
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The torte is beautiful and delicious.


Shergeel khan Khan
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This torte is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Riadh
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I've made this torte several times and it is always a hit! It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is so worth it. The torte is beautiful and delicious.


one shot ff OP
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This torte is a bit challenging to make, but it is so worth it! The flavors are complex and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Shelby Sifuentes
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I made this torte for my family and they loved it! It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The torte is beautiful and delicious.


ZB TS
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This torte is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.