Hungarian Walnut Cake – Traditional Diós Torta 🇭🇺

Hungarian Walnut Cake, known as Diós Torta, is a beautiful traditional Hungarian dessert made with delicate walnut sponge layers and a rich, creamy walnut filling. Finished with ground walnuts and elegant piped cream, this classic cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, afternoon coffee, and special family gatherings.

The combination of toasted walnuts, tender cake, and smooth buttercream creates a rich but wonderfully balanced Hungarian dessert.

🇭🇺 What Is Diós Torta?

Diós means walnut in Hungarian, while torta means cake.

Hungarian walnut cakes come in many regional and family variations. Some use a simple walnut sponge with whipped cream, while others feature layers of walnut buttercream or vanilla cream.

This traditional-style version combines a light walnut sponge with a creamy walnut buttercream and a generous walnut coating.

🌰 Ingredients

For the Walnut Cake

• 6 large eggs, separated
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (100 g) finely ground walnuts
• ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Walnut Buttercream

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (100 g) finely ground walnuts
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Pinch of salt

For Decorating

• 1 cup (100 g) finely chopped walnuts
• Whipped cream, optional
• Walnut halves, optional
• Powdered sugar, optional