Cake with custard cream
Description
The recipe won't take much time. To allow the cake to soak properly, I recommend preparing it in advance and letting it sit for 7–8 hours before serving. Chocolate glaze, in my opinion, is an essential part of a Prague cake, but if desired, you can decorate it with leftover cream, for example, by piping various designs onto the surface using a pastry bag. This dessert is perfect for a festive table. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the dough for the crust. Put 5 egg yolks with sugar into a deep bowl and beat them until white in color.
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Step 2
2. Dissolve the cocoa and coffee in warm water, pour into the dough. Add half of the condensed milk and vegetable oil.
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Step 3
3. Sift the flour with baking powder and baking soda, add in small portions, stirring constantly.
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Step 4
4. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt.
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Step 5
5. Carefully place the egg whites into the dough and mix gently. This is not quite the classic dough for a Prague cake, but the layers will be incredibly tender.
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Step 6
6. Prepare a baking pan, grease it with oil, and place the dough inside. Put it in a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake the cake until done (approximately 40 to 60 minutes).
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Step 7
7. Completely cool the ready cake and cut it into 3 parts.
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Step 8
8. To prepare the cream, place the yolks, condensed milk, and water into a saucepan. Put on heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Step 9
9. Add a couple of tablespoons of flour and simmer for a few minutes. For flavor, you can add vanilla extract.
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Step 10
10. Place 85 grams of chocolate in a saucepan and melt, stirring constantly.
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Step 11
11. Combine the softened butter with the pastry cream and beat until smooth.
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Step 12
12. That's it, all that's left is to spread the layers with cream and assemble the cake. Pour the glaze on top by melting chocolate with cream over heat.