Varaždinska torta

This heavy, dense dessert cake is a specialty originating from the Croatian city of Varaždin. Varaždinska torta is especially popular in autumn due to an abundance of its key ingredient – chestnuts. The cake is made with a base consisting of butter, sugar, egg whites, egg yolks, grated chocolate, and flour. When the base is ready, it is cut in half, then filled with a flavorful combination of sweet cream, sugar, and chestnut purée. The cake is typically glazed with a combination of butter, chocolate, and vanilla sugar. It is recommended to decorate it with chocolate-dipped chestnuts on top.