Maple Pecan Esterházy Torte
An underrated Hungarian classic
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Hello! Today, we’re making my take on a sadly underrated cake—the Esterházy torte. It’s sweet, salty, nutty, slightly chewy, and this version is packed with delicious maple flavour. I think this buttercream might be one of my new faves!
The Esterházy torte originates from Hungary and is named after Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy. It consists of multiple layers of dacquoise (a nutty meringue) sandwiched together with buttercream. Traditionally, the dacquoise is made with almonds or walnuts and layered with a rum mousseline. But today, we’re switching the walnuts in favour of pecans and layering it with a salty-sweet maple and miso French buttercream. I can’t see a pecan without wanting to throw a bucket of maple syrup on top of it.