 Esterházy torta slice, served at a confectionery inSopron | |
| Type | Cake |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Hungary |
| Main ingredients | Almond meringue, buttercream |
Esterházy torta is aHungarian cake (torte) named after PrincePaul III Anton Esterházy de Galántha (1786–1866), a member of theEsterházy dynasty and diplomat of theAustrian Empire. It was invented byBudapest confectioners in the late 19th century[1] and soon became one of the most famous cakes in the lands of theAustro-Hungarian Monarchy.[citation needed]
Esterházy torta consists ofbuttercream spiced withcognac orvanilla, sandwiched between four and five layers of almond meringue (macaron) dough.[2] The torte is iced with afondant glaze and decorated with a characteristic chocolate striped pattern.[3] There are, however, many different recipe variations. In Hungary, the original almonds have been entirely replaced bywalnuts.[4]
A popular variant,[5] although not in Hungary, are Esterházy Schnitten: while aTorta is always of round shape,Schnitten are made in square shape. Other versions based onsponge cake or decorated with crystallized fruit also exist. Esterházy Schnitten is typically a very sweet cake.[5]
... likeSans Rival, this torte is made up of stiff nut-meringue-like layers ...
