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"My friend Robin's Aunt Mary, both of whose parents were born in Hungary, was a legendary cook. This is one of her cakes--a very moist and delightful cake."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, nuts...

"Found this on-line requested by a fellow Zarrie needed for my Lekvar (LEHK-vahr) Kugel Lekvar Kugel (Prune Plum)( I was able to find it canned. A thick, soft spread made of fruit (usually prunes or apricots) cooked with sugar. This Hungarian specialty is used to fill a variety of pastries and cookies. Lekvar can be purchased in cans or jars in most supermarkets."

Ingredients: lemon juice, lemon rind...

"This is a moist, buttery apple cake. The dough is best made the night before, put in the fridge and then filled and baked the next morning."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cream, dry yeast...

"Another one my grandmom used to make and no one has the recipe. After hours of searching the web, I finally found it (I didn't even know the name before!). This version is from Linda Paul, who won a Christmas cookie contest in Minneapolis with them."

Ingredients: eggs, granulated sugar...

"This traditional Hungarian recipe is by Wayne Harley Brachman - foodtv.com."

Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, eggs...

"With origins in Hungarian cuisine, this is a yummy delicate white cake dotted with an abundance of poppy seeds and topped with a rich cream cheese icing."

Ingredients: cream cheese, eggs...

"Hungarian American Cooking"

Ingredients: cream, sugar, vanilla...

Ingredients: cream of tartar, eggs...

"Hungarian American Cookbook"

Ingredients: cornstarch, eggs...

"A favorite summer dessert (when cherries are in season). Popular at picnics, BBQ's and when the "girls get together for coffee"."

Ingredients: eggs, unseasoned breadcrumbs...

"Pronounced geh-sten-ye tor-ta. This is a very rich, elegant, chocolate dessert. Chocolate chestnut layer cake, filled with chocolate nut filling, and topped with whipped cream and chestnut purée. A bit involved, but worth it. Perfect for holidays or other special occasions."

Ingredients: fine breadcrumbs, eggs...

"This is a delicious dessert I grew up with. Serve with raspberry syrup, or by itself."

Ingredients: eggs, milk, rice...

"This is a recipe from the UK tv chef Silvena Rowe who specializes in making Eastern European food. She says these are inspired by smaller tortes she has eaten in Budapest."

Ingredients: eggs, hazelnuts, heavy cream...

"This recipe is from an old "professional" cookbook I have. I have posted it in reply to a message board request. "This ultra-rich dessert is inspired by the classic Rigo Jancsi cake, named for the legendary Hungarian Gypsy violinist. Make it one day ahead to allow the flavors to meld. ""

Ingredients: cream of tartar, dark rum...