Traditional Hungarian Walnut Jam Bars (Diós Lekváros Szelet) Recipe

 

Ingredients:

For the Base:

• 6 egg yolks
• 200 g sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 7 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 6 egg whites, whipped to stiff peaks

Filling:

• 200 g apricot jam

Chocolate Layer:

• 200 g ground walnuts
• 100 g sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 100 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar and water until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
4. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and bake for 20–25 minutes. Let it cool.
6. Spread the apricot jam evenly over the cooled cake.
7. In a saucepan, combine the ground walnuts, sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla. Cook over low heat until thick, then spread over the jam layer.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting it into squares and serving.