Hungarian Chocolate Cake (Csokoládétorta)

Hungarian Chocolate Cake, known as Csokoládétorta, is a rich and elegant Hungarian dessert made with tender chocolate cake layers, silky chocolate buttercream, and a glossy chocolate topping. It is the kind of cake that looks impressive on a celebration table but can be made at home with simple ingredients.

This classic-style Hungarian chocolate cake is deeply chocolatey without being overly complicated. The combination of soft sponge, creamy chocolate filling, and smooth ganache makes every bite rich, tender, and indulgent.

🍫 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or hot water

For the Chocolate Buttercream

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
• ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 oz (115 g) melted dark chocolate, cooled slightly

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 6 oz (170 g) dark or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter

Optional Decoration

• Chocolate shavings
• Cocoa powder
• Chocolate curls
• Extra chocolate buttercream