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Dobosh Tropical | Photo © CiberCuba Kitchen

Tropical Dobosh

Kitchen, Desserts

Cooking, Desserts

Preparation Time:
60
Note:
The Dobos torte, also known as "Dobosh," has Hungarian origins. This dessert was created by Hungarian pastry chef Jozsef C. Dobos. In 1884, Dobos crafted one of the most famous desserts of the 19th century. Its popularity stemmed from its wonderful filling, a butter and chocolate cream. He learned the recipe for this cream during one of his trips to France, but he put his own spin on it and created his Dobos torte. He presented it at a National Exhibition in Budapest in 1885, where it became a favorite dessert of the Austro-Hungarian emperors. Dobos kept his recipe a secret until 1900, when he shared it with the Budapest Chamber of Industry for Pastry Chefs and Bakers, allowing all members to use it freely. Today, there are many variations of the cake. The most famous version in Cuba was popularized by Nitza Villapol in her show and book Cocina al Minuto. This version is much simpler than the original, using ingredients that were available in Cuba at the time and is quick to prepare. The Dobos can be found in Cuban bakeries for national currency, although it is becoming less common. The buttercream is often made without chocolate, as the Cuban cake that includes both ingredients is known as Tatianoff. But that’s another story. I hope you enjoy our Tropical Dobos version and that you can make it at home to keep the tradition of enjoying this delicious dessert among Cubans alive.
Ingredients:
  • 250 grams of butter
  • 200 grams of white sugar
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 170 ml of milk
  • 500 grams of sweet cookies, such as María cookies or milk cookies (70 units)
  • Ingredients for the caramel topping

    • 1 tablespoon of butter
    • 150 grams of white sugar
Instructions:

For this recipe, the first step is to make a buttercream using butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Use room temperature butter to make it easier to blend with the other ingredients.

Ingredients for Dobosh / CiberCuba Kitchen

In a bowl, beat the butter while gradually adding the sugar until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Without stopping the mixing, incorporate the eggs one at a time. Break each egg separately to prevent any damaged eggs from affecting the rest of the recipe.

Buttercream with Egg / CiberCuba Kitchen

Once all the eggs are incorporated into the butter and sugar, add a teaspoon of vanilla, mix well, and set aside this delicious cream.

Buttercream for the Tropical Dobosh / CiberCuba Kitchen

Choose a rectangular mold or dish to assemble the Dobosh. First, you should line it with plastic wrap or parchment paper.

Cookie mold soaked in milk and vanilla / CiberCuba Cocina

In another container, add the milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Dip each cookie and arrange them neatly at the bottom of the mold you chose to prepare the Dobosh. Once you have the first layer ready, cover it with the reserved cream.

Preparing the layers of cookie and cream / CiberCuba Kitchen

Measure the cream carefully so that it is sufficient to repeat the process at least five times. However, this will depend on the mold you use. Keep in mind that the first and last layers are made of cookies.

Dobosh ready to freeze / CiberCuba Kitchen

Once all the layers of the Dobosh are assembled, cover it completely with plastic wrap and freeze it for 2 to 3 hours. It should become solid.

Flipped Dobosh, ready to be drizzled with caramel / CiberCuba Cocina

After the freezing time has elapsed, remove the Dobosh from the mold. Invert it onto the tray where you will serve the dessert and remove the plastic wrap.

Dobosh Tropical / CiberCuba Cuisine

In a saucepan, prepare the caramel over medium heat. Once it reaches a golden color, pour it over the cold Dobosh. If you wish, you can score the portions with a knife before the caramel hardens. This will make it easier to cut.

Tropical Dobosh Slice / CiberCuba Kitchen

I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe. Bon appétit!

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