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How to Make Decadent Hungarian Marzipan Mocha Cake

This scrumptious Hungarian Marzipan Mocha Cake is steeped in culture and history and above all, is the perfect blend of flavors. It’s a tender sponge filled with creamy homemade almond marzipan, layered with crunchy toasted almond slices and enrobed in a velvety, rich chocolate mocha frosting. In addition, it’s an easy-to-make indulgent experience that elevates any occasion. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to make this decadent cake, step by step. Background of Hungarian Marzipan Mocha Cake The story behind this recipe is as special as the recipe itself. In addition, it belonged to my husband’s grandmother, Maria from Budapest and was miraculously found in a lost file along with dozens of other recipes, typed and handwritten in Hungarian.  Hungarian Marzipan Mocha Cake is one of the recipes in that collection, and therefore, this cake holds a deep connection to family history. READ MORE. Ingredients for Decadent Hungarian Marzipan Mocha Cake CAKE FILLING…

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