Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix into the dry ingredients.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the custard filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and cornstarch until smooth. Stir continuously until thickened; remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- For the chocolate glaze: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until smooth, then stir in heavy cream gradually.
- Assemble: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread half of the custard filling on top, add the second layer, and pour chocolate glaze over.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg