Dobos Torte

Question 1

What nationality is the Dobos Torte?

Answer 1

Hungarian

Question 2

What are the components of a Dobos Torte?

Answer 2

~ Almond Sponge Cake
~ Chocolate Buttercream
~ Caramel Garnish

Question 3

Who created the Dobos Torte and when?

Answer 3

Jozsef C. Dobos in 1884

Question 4

Why was the Dobos Torte created?

Answer 4

The aim of this dessert was to create a pastry that could last well at room temperature, since cooling technology was limited.

Question 5

What did Jozsef C. Dobos do with his recipe?

Answer 5

He kept it a secret until 1906 when he retired and shared it with Budapest Confectioners’ and Gingerbread Makers’ Chamber of Industry.

Question 6

What is the approximate shelf life of Dobos Torte?

Answer 6

3-4 days

Question 7

How many layers of sponge are in a traditional Dobos Torte?

Answer 7

5 Layers of sponge

Question 8

What shape is the traditional caramel garnish on a Dobos Torte and how does it sit?

Answer 8

Traditionally the caramel garnish is cut in a triangle and placed on the cake at an angle propped on rosettes of chocolate buttercream.