Description
A rich and velvety chocolate custard cake that combines layers of chocolate cake, creamy custard, and luscious ganache, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups milk (for custard)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for custard)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for custard)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water carefully.
- Divide the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, make the custard by combining milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thick.
- Whisk together egg yolks and add to the saucepan, cooking for 2-3 minutes before removing from heat and adding vanilla extract.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a plate, spreading custard, and topping with the second layer.
- Make the ganache by heating the cream, then pouring it over the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the assembled cake and let set before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream, or ice cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg