Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
