Here’s a wonderful one for you — a Hungarian Chocolate Cake with Cream (CsokoládĂ©torta tejszĂnnel) đź‡đź‡ş.
This is a rich, moist sponge cake layered with chocolate cream and topped with whipped cream or chocolate glaze — a classic in many Hungarian households and cafés.
🍫 Ingredients
For the sponge:
- 6 eggs (separated)
- 150 g (3/4 cup) sugar
- 100 g (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 50 g (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- Pinch of salt
For the chocolate cream:
- 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate (50–60% cocoa)
- 200 ml (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) heavy cream
- 100 g (1/2 cup) butter, softened
- 100 g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar
For topping:
- Whipped cream (lightly sweetened) or chocolate glaze