HUNGARIAN CHOCOLATE CHESTNUT TORTE (GESZTENYE TORTA)

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Pronounced geh-sten-ye tor-ta. This is a very rich, elegant, chocolate dessert. Chocolate chestnut layer cake, filled with chocolate nut filling, and topped with whipped cream and chestnut purée. A bit involved, but worth it. Perfect for holidays or other special occasions.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/4 cups unsweetened chestnut puree, packed (3/4 of a 14 oz can or homemade)
4 ounces semisweet dark chocolate (about 1 1/4 cups grated)
2 ounces ground blanched almonds (1/2 cup) or 2 ounces ground pecans (1/2 cup)
1/2 fine breadcrumbs
butter, melted (to butter pan)
flour (to dust pan)
8 eggs, seperated
1 pinch sea salt
1 1/4 cups vanilla sugar
1 ounce semisweet dark chocolate
1/2 cup butter, room temperature (1 stick)
1 cup powdered vanilla sugar, sifted
2 ounces coarsely ground blanched almonds (1/2 cup) or 2 ounces coarsely ground pecans (1/2 cup)
1 cup heavy cream
2 -3 tablespoons vanilla powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup unsweetened chestnut puree (remaining 1/4 of 14 oz can)
2 tablespoons powdered vanilla sugar
1 tablespoon rum

Steps:

  • Force chestnut purée through a potato ricer to make the purée fluffy, and set aside.
  • Grate the chocolate using a food processor or the grater attachment of your mixer if you have one.
  • Mix the almonds and breadcrumbs together.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Prepare 2 9-inch springform pans for baking by brushing the bottom and sides of the pan with melted butter, dusting with flour, and shaking out the excess.
  • Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff, but not dry.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks, gradually adding the sugar until well mixed (3-4 minutes: the mixture will be light yellow and very thick and creamy).
  • Fold in the chestnut purée, then the grated chocolate.
  • Carefully fold in the nut and bread crumb mixture.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon of the egg whites into the batter, then fold the rest in 1/4 at a time.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans, spread evenly, and bake in the center of the oven until the tops turn light brown (30-50 minutes).
  • Remove from oven and let it cool a little in the pan.
  • Remove the sides of the pan and allow to cool thoroughly before filling it.
  • For filling, melt chocolate in a double boiler over very low heat.
  • Cream the butter with the powdered sugar; add the melted chocolate, and beat until fluffy.
  • Fold in the nuts.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When the layers are completely cooled, take the better of the two for the top layer.
  • Spread the bottom layer with the filling, and set the top layer on top.
  • In a cold bowl, with a cold beater, whip the cream.
  • Gradually sift in the powdered sugar, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Mash the chestnut purée with a fork, then work in the powdered sugar.
  • Beat in the rum, and taste for flavoring.
  • When ready to serve the cake, top with whipped cream, then force the chestnut topping through a potato ricer directly on top of the whipped cream.

Jolil Hasan
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll probably reduce the amount of sugar next time I make it.


Oppo Reno5pro
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I've never had a chestnut torte before, but this one was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the cake was so moist.


Haruna Salihu
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This torte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Sad Prince
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out great! My friends and family loved it.


Kosi Themba
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This is the best chocolate torte I've ever had! The chestnut flour gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Jitendar yadav
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I made this torte for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The chocolate and chestnut flavors were perfectly balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Awalime Iddrisu
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This torte was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was a hit with my family.


Will Ferris
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chestnuts, but I'm so glad I did! The chestnut flavor is subtle and not at all overpowering. The torte is moist and rich, and the ganache is the perfect finishing touch.


Mason Everett
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This torte is absolutely delicious! The chestnut flour gives it a lovely nutty flavor and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.


HM Mursidul Islam
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I've made this torte several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate-chestnut combination is divine. My friends and family love it!


DRAGON
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This torte was a huge hit at my last dinner party. The chestnut flavor was a unique and delicious twist on a classic chocolate cake. I'll definitely be making this again!