Ukrainians pride themselves on baking the best tortes, and Walnut Torte is one of the most traditional ones.

A typical Ukrainian home dinner begins with Zakuska (appetizers) such as zesty Sauerkraut Salad, tantalizing Pickled Mushrooms, Stuffed Eggs and assorted cold meats and sausage. A tasty borsch (soup) will precede a main course of meat, chicken, or...

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Walnut Cake - Hungarian. Discover our recipe rated 4/5 by 47 members.

Polish-style walnut cake features a soft, coffee infused walnut sponge encased in a creamy coffee flavoured frosting with a hint of vodka.

"This truly special cake with its creamy not-too-sweet filling is one I've made for years. People say it is excellent," notes Jeannette Jeremias of Kitchener, Ontario. "I'm the first generation of my Hungarian family to be born in Canada."

Walnut Torte with Coffee Whipped Cream Recipe

This pretty torte is very popular at family gatherings. The cake layers are baked with the frosting—crunchy, sweet meringue—already in place, and then assembled with a layer of luscious custard in the center. Whenever I make it, everyone always asks me for the recipe. —Suzan Stacey, Parsonsfield, ME

This is a spectacular 3-layer walnut torte, about 4 inches tall, filled and frosted with mocha whipped cream.

A hint of citrus complements the rich walnut taste of this lovely three-layer flourless cake from Kathryn Anderson of Wallkill, New York. Toasted chopped walnuts make a great garnish atop her smooth buttercream frosting.