HUNGARIAN SPONGE CAKE (PISKOTA TORTA)

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This is a traditional Hungarian recipe that I have learned to make from my Hungarian fiance who misses this from home. Until meeting him I don't think I truly understood what great desserts should be.

Provided by MizEmerilLagasse

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 eggs, at room temperature separated
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sifted cake flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice (I like the vanilla) or 1 tablespoon good vanilla extract (I like the vanilla)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Beat egg yolks until light yellow medium mixing bowl.
  • Add sugar, lemon juice (or vanilla), and mix until thick.
  • Add baking powder and flour gradually and mix well.
  • In a clean bowl beat egg whites and salt until very stiff.
  • Carefully fold egg whites into the yolk mixture.
  • Grease and flour two 9" cake pans and pour batter evenly into them.
  • Bake for one hour, remove from pans, and cool on cooling racks.

naila Xassan
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This recipe is a must-try for any baker.


Eill
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.


Nwakpu Benard
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a good sponge cake.


Ushna naveed
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This cake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Emma Harts Golden Mist
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different flavorings. The possibilities are endless!


Manish Thapaliya
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This cake is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Coca Cola Company
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I love how versatile this cake is. You can dress it up or down depending on the occasion.


kenjiro Esparza
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Linda Gamas
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I'm always looking for new cake recipes, and this one looks like a winner.


Randy Panter
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe seems easy enough for me to try.


Lynlee Trujillo
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This cake is definitely on my to-bake list!


Delois Randolph
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Vikram Somwaru
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. It's a great way to use up those egg whites that are leftover from other recipes.


Murtaza Magsi
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This cake is a showstopper! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Mohammad. Mohin uddin
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I followed the recipe and it turned out perfectly! I was so impressed with how easy it was to make. It's definitely going to be a new favorite in my kitchen.


joyse perez
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This Hungarian sponge cake is a delightful treat! It has a light and fluffy texture with a delicate sweetness. I love the way it just melts in my mouth.