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.^{[citation needed]}

Esterházy torta

Esterházy torta slice, served at a confectionery in Sopron
Type	Cake
Place of origin	Hungary
Main ingredients	Almond meringue, buttercream
Media: Esterházy torta

Esterházy torta consists of buttercream spiced with cognac or vanilla, sandwiched between four and five layers of almond meringue (macaron) 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

• Dobos torte
• List of cakes

References

External links

• Esterházy Torte Recipe - Hungarian Esterházy Torta at About.com
• Esterházy Torte Recipe - Original Esterházy Torta Cake Recipes

На других языках

[es] Tarta Esterházy

[ru] Эстерхази (торт)