Follow these steps for perfect results
milk
baking powder
condensed milk
cornstarch
cream
egg yolks
margarine
room temperature
brown sugar
cocoa powder
dark chocolate
melted
flour
sifted
baking powder
milk
egg whites
whisked
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
In a saucepan, combine milk, baking powder, condensed milk, cornstarch, and cream.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Remove the thickened mixture from the heat and allow it to cool completely.
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with margarine and brown sugar until a thick and creamy mixture forms.
Gradually add cocoa powder, melted dark chocolate, flour, baking powder, and milk to the egg yolk mixture.
Beat until all ingredients are well combined.
In another clean bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whisked egg whites into the cake batter using a spatula.
Grease a cake tin.
Pour approximately half of the cake batter into the prepared cake tin.
Carefully pour the cooled filling over the center of the batter, avoiding the edges.
Pour the remaining cake batter over the filling to cover it completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, add a touch of cocoa powder to the leftover filling mix and stir lightly.
Frost the cooled cake with the cocoa-infused filling.
Decorate the cake as desired.
Expert advice for the best results
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar for a simple decoration.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made a day ahead
Slice and serve on a plate, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.
Serve with a glass of milk or coffee.
Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Garnish with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
The bitterness of the espresso complements the sweetness of the cake.
A sweet port wine pairs well with chocolate desserts.
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Often made for special occasions and family gatherings.
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