Known as « Verdens Beste » (The World’s Best), this Chocolate Norwegian Cake is a rich and decadent twist on the classic dessert. With a moist chocolate sponge and a smooth, buttery custard cream, this cake is layered and topped with grated chocolate or cocoa powder for a truly luxurious finish. It’s perfect for special occasions or a weekend baking project!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 200 g butter
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 5 eggs
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 100 g flour
For the Cream:
- 250 ml milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 packet vanilla sugar or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g butter (at room temperature)
For the Topping:
- Grated chocolate or cocoa powder
