Hungarian
Somlói Galuska
“A decadent dessert featuring layers of sponge cake soaked in rum, interspersed with walnuts, raisins, and chocolate, topped with a dollop of cream.”
Medium2 hours
Where it comes from
Created in the mid-20th century by the head waiter of the Gundel Restaurant in Budapest, this dessert celebrates the opulence of Hungarian patisserie.
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How it's made
- 1
Slice sponge cake into layers.
- 2
Soak each layer in a mixture of rum and sugar syrup.
- 3
Sprinkle walnuts and raisins between the layers.
- 4
Drizzle melted chocolate over the assembled cake.
- 5
Chill to set flavors together.
- 6
Serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
