Delicious Chocolate Cake

Are you ready to impress your guests with a delightful and easy-to-make dessert? This irresistible chocolate cake, enriched with a coffee-infused syrup and topped with a creamy custard, will become a new favorite in your repertoire. The combination of moist chocolate cake, aromatic coffee, and smooth custard creates a heavenly treat that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 eggs
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) sugar
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) milk
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil
• 1 packet vanilla (approx. 1 tsp)
• 250 ml (1 cup) flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 packet baking powder (approx. 2 tsp)

For Soaking the Cake:

• 125 ml (1/2 cup) milk
• 3 teaspoons instant coffee

For the Custard:

• 500 ml (2 cups) milk
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons starch
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 packet vanilla (approx. 1 tsp)
• 100 ml (approx. 1/2 cup) cream

For Decoration:

• Cocoa powder or chopped chocolate

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F).
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar for about 4-5 minutes until the mixture is pale and frothy.
• Add the milk and vegetable oil, and briefly mix to combine.
• Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and gently fold them into the batter until well combined.
• Grease and flour a tart pan, then pour the batter into the pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before removing it from the pan.

1. Prepare the Coffee Syrup:

• Dissolve the instant coffee in the milk.
• Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the coffee mixture evenly over the cake to soak it.

1. Prepare the Custard:

• In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, starch, and flour. Mix these ingredients while still cold to avoid lumps.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to boil.
• Remove from heat and add the vanilla and cream. Stir until the custard is smooth and well combined.
• While still hot, pour the custard over the cake, spreading it evenly.

1. Finishing Touches:

• Allow the cake to set for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator.
• Before serving, sprinkle cocoa powder or chopped chocolate over the top for a beautiful finish.

For the best results, let the cake sit overnight to allow all the flavors to meld together beautifully. Your guests will be asking for seconds!