Chocolate Magic Custard Cake

Submitted by Laka

"The magical three layer cake, with the silky custard interior, is a luxurious feat that is so easy to make."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 110 g butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups milk, lukewarm
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting

directions

1. Separate egg whites and yolks. Mix and combine flour and cocoa powder.
2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar for 4 minutes until creamy and pale yellow.
3. Add melted butter and vanilla extract and mix for half a minute.
4. Add the flour and unsweetened cocoa powder. Mix with a spatula until incorporated well.
5. Pour the milk gradually and continue beating.
6. Beat egg whites in a bowl until stiff and add one third at a time to the cake batter, gently stir with a spatula after each addition. Don't overmix, just stir a few times.
7. Pour the liquid batter into the 30x17cm baking pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 40-50 minutes.
8. Let it cool and when it comes to room temperature chill in a refrigerator for an hour. Slice it in the size you like and dust with powdered sugar right before serving.