A classic Romanian dessert made with tender cake sheets and a rich boiled chocolate cream — simple, nostalgic, and incredibly comforting.
Layered Chocolate Cake Sheets (Foi cu Ciocolată)
Ingredients
For the cake:
For the chocolate cream:
For topping:
Instructions
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Prepare the chocolate cream:
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In a large saucepan, mix the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder until well combined.
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Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the cream thickens and starts to boil.
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Let it boil gently for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Add the chocolate and butter, then mix until fully melted and smooth.
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Stir in the rum essence at the end.
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Use the cream hot (do not let it cool).
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Assemble the cake:
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Divide the hot cream into 4 equal parts.
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Place one cake sheet on a board or tray.
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Spread one portion of cream evenly over it.
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Repeat layering: sheet → cream → sheet → cream, until all sheets and cream are used.
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Finish and chill:
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Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top, if desired.
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Refrigerate overnight to allow the sheets to soften and flavors to blend.
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