A soft, fluffy, chocolatey sponge cake served with classic custard cream. This large cake is perfect for a festive table or a family celebration.

Ingredients:

For the sponge cake:

• 5 eggs

• A pinch of salt

• Vanilla to taste

• 150 g sugar

• 50 ml water

• 40 g cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 110 g flour

For the custard cream:

• 2 eggs

• 120 g sugar

• Vanilla

• 40 g cornstarch

• 500 ml milk

• 150 g butter

For soaking the layers:

• 100 ml milk

For the glaze:

• 100 g dark chocolate

• 60 g butter

• Optional: chopped nuts

Instructions:

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