There’s a Hungarian dessert with a name that always makes people smile: legényfogó süti, which literally means bachelor-catching cake. The idea is that this sweet treat was so irresistible, it could win over any young man who tried it. Whether or not that’s true, one thing is certain – it’s a cake that has stood the test of time and still wins hearts today.

This layered cake combines tender pastry, fruity jam, spiced walnut filling and a light cloud of whipped egg whites on top. It’s not the quickest cake to put together, but that’s part of its charm. Rolling, layering and folding in the egg whites is all part of the ritual, and the reward is a homemade dessert that looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of cake that gets people asking for seconds – and maybe even the recipe.