Name: Homemade Chocolate Almond Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks; 60 g sugar; 25 g cornstarch; 300 ml milk; 90 g dark chocolate (or milk chocolate); 30 g butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 eggs; 130 g sugar; 50 g almond powder; 120 g yogurt or liquid cream; 140 g flour; 40 g cocoa powder; 7 g baking powder (chemical yeast); 1 pinch of salt; 100 g melted butter; 100 ml milk; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Directions

1. Step

In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually add the milk, stirring well. Heat the mixture on the stove over medium heat until it thickens, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Cover the filling with plastic wrap (directly touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming) and let it cool.

2. Step

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, almond powder, and yogurt (or liquid cream) until well combined. Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the melted butter and mix until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 20 minutes.

3. Step

After baking, remove the cake from the oven. In a separate small bowl, mix the milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Pour this mixture evenly over the warm cake. Let the cake rest for a few minutes to absorb the topping. Decorate the cake with the prepared chocolate filling. Pipe or spread it as desired. Serve and enjoy!