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Sokolatina - Chocolate Custard Cake

Sokolatina - Irresistibly Light Chocolate Custard Cake

Sokolatina is a delicate Greek Chocolate Custard Cake that offers a light yet indulgent experience.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 4 large Eggs fresh eggs for best results
  • 200 grams Sugar reduce for a lighter option
  • 50 grams Unsweetened Cocoa Powder high-quality for richness
  • 100 grams All-Purpose Flour can try whole wheat flour
For the Custard Cream
  • 500 ml Milk whole milk recommended
  • 30 grams Cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla preferred
For the Whipped Topping
  • 250 ml Heavy Whipping Cream can substitute coconut cream
For the Cocoa Glaze
  • 50 grams Butter or margarine as substitute
  • 3 tbsp Honey maple syrup can be used

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder, setting this dry mixture aside. In another bowl, beat the eggs at medium-high speed, gradually adding sugar. Continue beating until the mixture thickens and becomes foamy, about 10 minutes. Carefully fold the flour-cocoa mix into the eggs, preserving the airiness, then pour into a greased baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes and let it cool for at least 8 hours, or overnight for best results.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 500 ml of milk with cornstarch and cocoa powder, and set aside. In a saucepan, heat the remaining milk with sugar and pure vanilla extract until it steams gently. Gradually whisk in the cocoa-cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Once the custard mimics a pudding consistency, transfer it to a bowl and allow it to cool for at least 2 hours.
  3. For the whipped topping, take your heavy whipping cream and whip it in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Gently incorporate sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until firm peaks have formed.
  4. Once your cake has fully cooled, slice it in half horizontally. Place one layer on a serving plate and spread ⅔ of the custard cream on top evenly. Gently place the second half of the cake over the custard layer and finish with the remaining custard cream, smoothing it out.
  5. Melt butter and unsweetened cocoa powder together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and blend in honey. Pour this cocoa glaze over the assembled cake.
  6. Take your chilled Sokolatina out of the fridge and cut it into squares. Decorate with a dollop of the remaining whipped cream on each slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store Sokolatina in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen wrapped tightly for up to 2 months. Serve cold with whipped cream or fruit.

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