“Verdens Beste” translates to “The World’s Best,” and this Chocolate Norwegian Cake might just live up to that name. A rich, fudgy chocolate cake is layered with a velvety vanilla custard buttercream and finished with a dusting of cocoa or chocolate shavings. Elegant, indulgent, and surprisingly simple, it’s a Scandinavian showstopper perfect for holidays, birthdays, or cozy weekends.
🍰 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 200 g unsalted butter
- 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 5 large eggs
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 100 g all-purpose flour, sifted
For the Cream Filling:
- 250 ml whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 200 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
For the Topping:
- Grated chocolate or cocoa powder, for garnish
👩‍🍳 Instructions
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