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Prajitura cu Lapte Condensat și Blat de Cacao (Condensed Milk Cake with Cocoa Sponge)

Ingredients
    For the Cocoa Sponge Cake:
  • 180 g flour
  • 25 g cocoa powder (approximately 2 tablespoons)
  • 5 g baking powder
  • 5 medium eggs
  • 150 g sugar
  • 30 ml vegetable oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Baking paper (for the tray)
  • Tray (21x31 cm)
    • For the Syrup:
  • 300 ml water
  • 3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 100 ml Baileys liqueur (or 100ml water + 1-2 tablespoons sugar)
    • For the Cream:
  • 400 ml whipping cream
  • 300 ml condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
    • For the Chocolate Ganache:
  • 200 g milk chocolate
  • 50 ml whipping cream
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Cocoa Sponge Cake:
    • In a bowl, mix 180g flour, 25g cocoa powder, and 5g baking powder. Set aside.
    • In a separate large bowl, beat 5 eggs with 150g sugar for 5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
    • Add 30ml vegetable oil and mix for another minute.
    • Add lemon zest and the sifted dry ingredients, mixing gently with circular motions until well combined.
    • Line a 21x31 cm tray with baking paper and pour the batter into the tray, leveling the surface.
    • Bake in a preheated oven at 165°C (329°F) for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let the sponge cake cool completely.
  2. 2
    Prepare the Syrup:
    • In a saucepan, combine 300ml water and 2-3 tablespoons sugar, then bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves.
    • Add 100ml Baileys liqueur (or substitute with water and sugar). Let the syrup cool.
  3. 3
    Assemble the Cake:
    • Once the sponge cake is cool, remove it from the tray and peel off the baking paper.
    • Slice off the top layer of the cake (optional), and place it back into the tray.
    • Pour the cooled syrup evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  4. 4
    Prepare the Cream:
    • In a large bowl, combine 400ml whipping cream, 300ml condensed milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
    • Whip until the cream thickens.
    • Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cake.
  5. 5
    Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
    • Finely chop 200g milk chocolate and place it in a microwave-safe bowl.
    • Microwave the chocolate until melted, then stir in 50ml whipping cream to form a smooth ganache.
  6. 6
    Final Assembly:
    • Pour the chocolate ganache over the cream layer, smoothing it out.
    • Refrigerate the cake, preferably overnight, to set.
  7. 7
    Serve and Enjoy:
    • Once chilled and set, slice and serve your delicious cake! Enjoy!
Read it online: https://yummy.expert/recipe/prajitura-cu-lapte-condensat-si-blat-de-cacao-condensed-milk-cake-with-cocoa-sponge/