Dobos torte

noun

Do·​bos torte

ˈdōˌbōs(h)-

variants or less commonly Dobos

: a torte made of multiple thin layers of sponge cake often containing ground hazelnuts, put together with a mocha-chocolate filling, and topped with caramel glaze

Word History

Etymology

after Jozsef C. Dobós †1928 Hungarian pastry chef

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!