Cake with Chocolate Pastry Cream

Cake with Chocolate Pastry Cream

Introduction

This Cake with Chocolate Pastry Cream is a delightful treat that pairs a light, fluffy sponge with a rich, velvety chocolate cream. The subtle orange zest in the cake adds a bright, citrusy note that balances perfectly with the decadence of the chocolate cream. It’s ideal for special occasions or when you simply want to impress with a homemade dessert that feels luxurious but is surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp honey
• 120 g (1/2 cup) sugar
• 125 g (1/2 cup) plain yogurt
• Zest of 1 orange
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) sunflower oil
• 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 15 g (1 tbsp) baking powder

For the Chocolate Pastry Cream

• 250 ml (1 cup) milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean
• 60 g (1/4 cup) sugar
• 25 g (3 tbsp) cornstarch
• 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 60 g (1/3 cup) chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Directions