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Nutritional Values
480kcal
8gProtein
54gCarbs
26gFat
3gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Somlói Galuska
How to order / say it
Say it
Somlói Galuska — [SHOM-loh-ee GAH-loosh-kah]
Order
I'd like the Somlói Galuska, please.
Locally
Kérek egy Somlói galuskát, kérem.
Say locally
A Hungarian trifle made of sponge cake, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.
Why try it?
Somlói Galuska is a beloved Hungarian dessert that represents creativity and indulgence in post-war Hungary. It is a staple at celebrations, embodying sweetness and sophistication in Hungarian confectionery traditions.
How it tastes
This dessert offers a symphony of flavors and textures: soft sponge cake layers, creamy chocolate sauce, and airy whipped cream, each complementing the others in a decadent, multi-dimensional experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1958
Created in the 1950s by Károly Gollerits and József Béla Szőcs, Somlói Galuska was originally devised for the World Expo in Brussels. It quickly gained fame domestically, becoming a cherished symbol of Hungarian pastry excellence.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g sponge cake
- 🥣 100 g chocolate sauce
- 🥛 150 g whipped cream
- 🥜 50 g walnuts
- 30 g raisins
- 🍷 20 ml rum
Method
- 1 Layer sponge cake with chocolate sauce.
- 2 Add whipped cream and sprinkle walnuts and raisins.
- 3 Repeat layering and drizzle with rum.
- 4 Chill before serving to meld flavors.
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