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Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake (Meggyes Torta)

Posted on April 10, 2025

Here’s an authentic Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake (Meggyes Torta) recipe—a beloved classic with a tender crumb, juicy sour cherries, and a hint of vanilla. It’s simple yet utterly delicious!


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  • Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake (Meggyes Torta) 🇭🇺🍒
    • Ingredients:
  • Instructions:
    • 1. Prep the Cherries:
    • 2. Make the Cake Batter:
    • 3. Assemble & Bake:
    • 4. Cool & Serve:
  • Tips for Authentic Flavor:

Hungarian Sour Cherry Cake (Meggyes Torta) 🇭🇺🍒

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp milk (or sour cream for richness)

For the Filling/Topping:

  • 2 cups (300g) pitted sour cherries (fresh, frozen, or jarred, drained well)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken cherry juices)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, enhances tartness)

For Dusting:

  • Powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prep the Cherries:

  • Toss drained cherries with cornstarch and lemon juice (if using). Set aside.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan.
  • Beat egg yolks + sugar until pale and thick (~5 mins). Add vanilla.
  • In another bowl, whip egg whites + salt to stiff peaks.
  • Fold yolk mixture into whites gently.
  • Sift flour + baking powder over the batter, then fold in with milk (don’t overmix).

3. Assemble & Bake:

  • Pour batter into the pan. Arrange cherries evenly on top (they’ll sink slightly).
  • Bake 35-40 mins until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

4. Cool & Serve:

  • Let cool in the pan for 15 mins, then remove the ring.
  • Dust with powdered sugar while slightly warm.

Tips for Authentic Flavor:

  • Cherry Juice Trick: Reduce leftover cherry juice into a syrup to drizzle over slices.
  • Almond Twist: Add ½ tsp almond extract to the batter for depth.
  • Texture: The cake should be light yet sturdy enough to hold the cherries.

Serve with: A dollop of tejföl (Hungarian sour cream) or whipped cream.

This is the cake Hungarian grandmas make—tangy, fluffy, and nostalgic! Try it with a cup of tea. 😊

Would you like a yeasted version (traditional Meggyes Lepény)? Let me know!

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