Honey cake with chocolate cream
Description
Delicious baked treats for the whole family. Since classic honey cake already has its unmistakable flavor and aroma, I suggest making it with chocolate cream. The important thing is not to overpower the taste of the honey layers with too much chocolate. In a cake like this, you want a balanced combination of all the ingredients, so try not to make it overly sweet. The cake turns out very tasty and tender if you let it soak well. Honey cake with chocolate cream is made from simple, everyday ingredients, and the result is simply stunning. Chocolate lovers, I recommend it. The bake is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making the cake.
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Step 2
Place the eggs in a bowl.
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Step 3
Sprinkle the sugar.
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Step 4
Whisk with a whisk or mixer until light and foamy.
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Step 5
Put a pot on the stove and heat the oil with honey until the honey dissolves, stirring.
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Step 6
Remove the pot from the heat, pour in the eggs with the sugar, and mix.
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Step 7
Place on the stove again and add baking soda. Stir and warm the mixture until it foams.
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Step 8
Remove the pot from the stove and gradually add flour.
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Step 9
Knead a soft dough that does not stick to your hands.
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Step 10
Divide the dough into 7-8 parts and place in the cold for 20-30 minutes.
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Step 11
While the dough is in the refrigerator, prepare the cream. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks with the sugar and mix thoroughly.
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Step 12
Add cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of milk.
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Step 13
Mix until smooth and lump-free.
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Step 14
Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. When it starts to boil, pour in the prepared mixture. Stirring constantly, cook the cream until it thickens.
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Step 15
Add the chocolate to the hot cream.
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Step 16
Mix the cream with the chocolate.
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Step 17
Add the butter and mix again. The chocolate cream is ready. Chill it thoroughly.
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Step 18
While the cream is cooling, start baking the cake layers. Roll out the dough thinly and prick it with a fork. The diameter of my cake layers is 18 cm.
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Step 19
Bake the layers in an oven preheated to 175–180°C for about 7–8 minutes each. The time depends on your oven.
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Step 20
Assembling the cake. Place a tablespoon of cream in the center of the plate and smooth it evenly. Place a sponge layer on top and spread it with cream.
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Step 21
Treat all the cake layers the same way.
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Step 22
Decorate the cake to taste. I dusted the sides of the cake with crushed cookies. I finished the top and bottom with rosettes of chocolate and meringue cream.
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Step 23
Let the cake soak for 3–4 hours, then serve.
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Step 24
A wonderful honey cake with chocolate cream is ready!