I fell in love with Dobos Torte right from the start. I guess it’s because I have always been fascinated with the beauty of multi layered cakes. The sight of sweet pastry piled high is pretty hard to resist don’t you think?
I decided that I had enough of craving this cake through pictures on my cookbook and master up the will to just bake it already. It was a nice lazy day, to just take things easy. To just give each and every layer love, care and frosting and then somehow, those little delicate sponge layers sort of magically became that famous European cake in my tiny kitchen in New Jersey.
And, you know what? It was everything I thought it would be.
Traditionally, this cake is made with five sponge layers, but I got carried away and made eight layers. The very top layer is what makes this cake special. It has a very thin coat of a hard candy-like toffee. Not only does it make this cake look pretty, it also prevents this cake from drying. That is so neat.
I made a petite version of this cake, just so I wouldn’t feel guilty eating the entire thing. Which, I didn’t. I baked mine in a six inch round cake pan but you could use an eight or nine depending on which size you prefer.
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This is gorgeous, but where’s the recipe? I’m curious what size pan you used 😉
i used a six inch round cake pan.. and for the full recipe please click on the link. thank you for stopping by.
Oh my this is gorgeous .. the layers look so delicate in the photo!
That is so gorgeous and impressive looking!!!
I have never been able to cut layers that thin. Ever. I am seriously impressed!
Where is the recipe? I love your topping. It is ingenious and the cake looks really beautiful and yummy. I would love to take a peek at the ingredients.
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Valerie
hi valerie, for the full recipe please click on the link below where it says recipe source. I scaled it down a little. thank you for visiting 🙂
This is stunning…even though life is so hard right now, I still find such joy in looking at beautiful recipes. Thank you for sharing this with me, and thank you for your sweet words.
I am glad you made more layers. This cakes looks so good! I also love that you made a mini version. You are quite the baker! Wow
Omg amazing, I can’t believe you made that into 8 layers! This cake looks awesome…
You write about this as if it didn’t take any effort! This would take me some time. The topping what a great touch!
I’m back for my cake fix & you’ve not disappointed – I love the idea of making a 6″ cake so you could eat it all 😉 Your my type of bakin’ lady!
So beautiful. That cake looks so amazingly good!
That is gorgeous! You have amazing skill – creating things that are beautiful yet still delicious.
Boy…I certainly am not happy about stopping by…now look what you’ve done…it’s now incredibly impregnated in my mind. LOL
You did an absolutely wonderful job with this and until now I had not really paid much attention to this cake.
I think I’ll have to surprise my family and friends with this one :o)
Thanks…going to get the recipe right now!
Flavourful wishes,
Claudia
Whoa…I think I’m in love too! That cake is extremely easy on the eyes. You did a beautiful job on this. I have no patience for things this intensive, so I truly appreciate your effort.
Wow, is that one stunning cake or what! I’ve wanted to revisit it ever since I made a Dobos Torte for a Daring Baker Challenge… Thanks for the inspiring reminder!
I love that it was supposed to be five layers and you got ‘carried away’ and made eight! I probably wouldn’t have completed all five. Your creations continue to inspire and dazzle sister!!
What a gorgeous cake! And all of the layers are so perfect! I bet it’s heavenly to eat.
Wow 8 layers! It looks very good and gourmand. thanks for stopping by. See you soon, Giorgia
I have a friend who talks about this cake like the holy grail. She doesn’t cook… but maybe I’ll give her a surprise with this beauty… another great job!
OMGosh! Look at all those luscious, perfect layers on that Dobosh Torte! Beautifully constructed. I attempted a Dobosh Torte with the Daring Bakers last year, but it didn’t look anything near deliciousness as yours. 🙂
Your Dobos Torte is splendid! I love this fantastic cake.
Cheers,
Rosa
I have never heard of Dobos Torte before but I think I am falling in love with it too just based off this blog post! Sponge cake, chocolate and toffee, yummmm…
That is one gorgeous cake! Love it!
How long did this take you!? Looks fantastic.. I’m impressed with all the layers. All that chocolate looks to die for!
Whoa, I can see you go all out when you make sweets (smile). This is beautiful. I would not be able to resist it either! In fact, you’ve inspired me to make a layer cake, though I don’t know if I have the tools for that top?!
The cake looks amazing! Recipe bookmarked!
Wow. I am really impressed with all those layers. If I baked it I’m sure one side would have caved in! Hahaha!
Beautiful…
This is awesome. But then again how couldn’t it be since it has chocolate in it.
Another beautiful and stunning creation! I love eating Dobos Torte but have never made it myself. I’m still trying to work with 3 layers at a time LOL
I love multi layer cakes. They offer such a surprise when you cut into them. As if the outside doesn’t get the mouth watering, you totally don’t stand a chance when you cut into it. Get the napkin and wipe that drool off your face – it’s going to happen.
Lovely cake.
This looks incredible – you are really talented.
Thanks a million for stopping by, I look forward to dropping in here on a regular basis :-}
How do you do it?! This is stunning–it looks beautiful and delicious all at once, and I have no doubt that it tastes wonderful, too 🙂 The chocolate part looks like a rich ganache, or even Nutella, both of which sound good to me!
This looks awesome! I’m filing it away for Christmas time when we have company-definitely a show piece!
oh my! this is amazing!
Whoa! Love at first sight! Very impressive indeed.
This is so beautiful – but not too pretty to eat! I want a big piece and a tall glass of milk right now!
THAT is stunning!!
This is so impressive…and delicious looking! I am sure if I made it it would have tipped over at some point! Nice job 🙂
oh my gosh!!!!!! i gotta demolish that cake!!!!!!! i’m so bookmarking this!! thanks sooooo much for sharing it!
I never tried dobos torte before. It looks beautiful. I love the sliced almonds around the outside.
Gorgeous layering there! I love how tall you made it! We hosted a Daring Bakers challenge and Dobos Torte was our choice. It was difficult but I think people like it 🙂
I am also attracted to cakes with many layers especially the ones that are really high and have lots of filling or frosting. I think you just made my fantasy cake in your kitchen in New Jersey:)
I pulled this up and my kids are just oooohhing and aaaahhhhing all over it! So pretty! Takes a lot of patience though! Thanks!
This cake looks amazing! I’d be afriad I would eat it all in one sitting.
Well done!! That is one of the most tempting cakes I have seen in a long while.
Wow, what a beautiful cake, it sure looks very tasty…SO tempting! Great photos as well 🙂
It’s a beauty of a cake! The glistening top looks great.
Your cake is magnificent!! I adore Dobos torte – we made it for Daring Bakers last year, but mine was not as pretty as yours.
Wow. Who gets to eat all these amazing cakes?
Wow! This cake is stunning. I LOVE that toffee top as well. You are a true goddess of cake!
Holy cow, this is the most amazing thing I have ever seen! It’s like 100 layers of heaven on a plate. That’s what you should name this. And you can sell it online. I swear, you’d get a million orders because it is irresistable.
How on earth did you cut the layers so thin? I am so impressed.
Oh my dear Lord. I think my heart seriously skipped a couple of beats when I saw the picture of this amazing torte. I am so hungry now!
I love all the extra layers. It looks fantastic.
Wow, what a showstopper! That looks and sounds amaaazing. Well done!
Oh my gosh – this is a work of art! Now if only I could try it… 🙂
Wow…just wow. Is there a piece left? I’ll trek to NJ for one. Looks amazing!
Wow, this is an absolute masterpiece daaaaahling, I’d be so proud if I could be able to make such a stunning cake.
*kisses* HH
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing!!! Was it complicated to put together?
no, not at all..once you have all the layers done, it will come together nicely.
You have more pastry skill than I. Looks amazing. I would be tempted to eat the whole thing.
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This is so impressive! I would never have the patience to make this, but I certainly would enjoy eating it 🙂
That is so gorgeous. I am with all the others who say I could NEVER cut so many layers and now have them fall apart. Bravo! 🙂
I really appreciate all of your positive comments. Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I do hope you give this recipe a try:)
Now that’s a lotta layers! What a gorgeous torte. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and recipe.
Oh wow, I am in awe. Eight layers, wow!
I hope I can get enough courage to try to make this cake one day!
I really wish I had some of this cake right now! I love the crunchy topping and all the layers. Do you deliver by chance?
-Gina-
WOW…8 layers! This is stunning 🙂
holy smokes- that’s a work of art! You have an amazing blog!!
Woah, this is awesome!! You can really tell that you put a lot of care and effort into it. Not to mention that it looks delicious, too. 😀
Wow! You have an amazing talent!
Oh wowwww..looks fantastic!
Beautiful. This is on my ultimate “to do” list whenever I can work up the nerve. I had never thought about how the caramel layer is functional as well as flavorful! Very clever.