Esterházy torte

Esterházy torta is a Hungarian cake (torta) named after Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy de Galántha (1786–1866), a member of the Esterházy dynasty and diplomat of the Austrian Empire. It was invented by Budapest confectioners in the late 19th century[1] and soon became one of the most famous cakes in the lands of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy.

Esterházy torta
Esterházy torta slice, served at a confectionery in Sopron
TypeCake
Place of originHungary and Austria
Main ingredientsAlmond meringue, buttercream
two Esterházy Schnitten
Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy de Galántha (1786–1866)

Esterházy torta consists of buttercream spiced with cognac or vanilla, sandwiched between four and five layers of almond meringue (macaroon) dough.[2] The torte is iced with a fondant 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 by walnuts.[4]

Esterházy Schnitten

A popular variant,[5] although not in Hungary, are Esterházy Schnitten: while a Torta is always of round shape, Schnitten are made in square shape. Other versions based on sponge cake or decorated with crystallized fruit also exist. Esterházy Schnitten is typically a very sweet cake.[5]

See also

References
  1. Monaco, Emily (March 3, 2016). "Top 5 Pastries to Try in Budapest". Paste. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  2. Maranan, E.B.; Goldstein, L.S.M. (2008). A taste of home: Pinoy expats and food memories. Anvil Pub. p. 43. ISBN 978-971-27-2037-6. Retrieved February 4, 2017. ... like Sans Rival, this torte is made up of stiff nut-meringue-like layers ...
  3. Fercher, D.; Karrer, A.; Limbeck, K. (2013). Austrian Desserts and Pastries: 108 Classic Recipes. Skyhorse. p. 143. ISBN 978-1-62873-134-7. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  4. The Esterházy cake, Ruszwurm Confectionery
  5. Fercher, D.; Karrer, A.; Limbeck, K. (2013). Austrian Desserts and Pastries: 108 Classic Recipes. Skyhorse. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-62873-134-7. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
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