Zserbó (Hungarian Apricot Layer Cake)
A classic Hungarian pastry with a walnut-shortbread base, apricot jam filling, and chocolate topping. Rich, tangy, and deeply satisfying with a perfect balance of textures.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes of beating.
Step 3
Mix in egg yolk until fully combined.
Step 4
Stir flour, ground walnuts, and salt together in a bowl until blended.
Step 5
Fold flour mixture into butter mixture until a dough forms.
Step 6
Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Bake 12 minutes until golden-brown at edges.
Step 7
Spread apricot jam evenly over warm base, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
Step 8
Return to oven and bake 10 minutes until jam stops bubbling at edges.
Step 9
Heat cream until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl; let sit 2 min.
Step 10
Stir chocolate mixture until silky, then spread over warm cake layer.
Step 11
Cool at room temperature 30 minutes until chocolate sets, then cut into squares.
Tools you’ll need
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- whisk or electric mixer
- measuring cups and spoons
- rubber spatula
- saucepan
- kitchen thermometer (optional)
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