Mom's Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers
5 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups yoghurt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon citric acid
2 vanilla packets
1 cup oil
3 cups flour
1 lemon
2–3 tbsp cocoa powder (for the third cake layer)
Ground walnuts for decoration
For the Vanilla Custard Cream
1 liter fresh milk
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
5 tbsp flour
60 g butter
2 packets vanilla
Method
Preparing the Cake Layers
1. Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add the remaining ingredients, alternating between dry and wet ingredients.
3. Divide the batter evenly into three portions.
4. Mix the cocoa powder into one portion to create the chocolate layer.
5. Bake the three layers separately in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
6. Allow the layers to cool completely.
Preparing the Custard Cream
1. In a saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and flour.
2. Gradually pour in the cold milk while whisking continuously.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens.
4. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and butter.
5. Stir until smooth and silky.
Assembly
1. Layer the cake, spreading cream evenly between each sponge layer.
2. Cover the top and sides with the remaining cream.
3. Finish with a generous sprinkle of ground walnuts.
Serving Suggestion
This traditional homemade cake is he best flavour and texture, refrigerate for several hours before serving.
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Servings | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 min. | 40 min. | 12 | 510 |
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