Coffee and Custard Layer Cake with Nutella
This indulgent Coffee and Custard Layer Cake combines rich layers of creamy custard, a moist coffee-infused cake base, and Nutella for a decadent dessert. Perfect for a coffee break or an elegant after-dinner treat, this dessert is a must-try for lovers of bold flavors and creamy textures.
Ingredients
For the Custard
- 500 ml milk
- 5 pieces egg yolks
- 100 g sugar
- 20 g all-purpose flour (farina)
- 20 g cornstarch (maizena)
- 1 vial rum flavoring
For the Cake Base
- 4 pieces eggs
- 150 g all-purpose flour (farina)
- 40 g cocoa powder
- 10 g freeze-dried coffee
- 140 g sugar
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 80 ml milk
- 20 ml espresso coffee
- 16 g baking powder (1 sachet)
For Garnishing
- 200 g Nutella
- q.b. bitter cocoa powder (for dusting)
- coffee beans (for decoration)
Instructions
Prepare the Custard
- In a saucepan, heat the milk until warm.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, flour, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens into a smooth custard.
- Remove from heat and stir in the rum flavoring. Set the custard aside to cool.
Prepare the Cake Base
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) in static mode.
- Beat the eggs and sugar with an electric whisk until light and fluffy.
- Dissolve the freeze-dried coffee in the espresso, and add this mixture to the egg mixture along with the milk and oil. Mix until well combined.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together, and gradually fold them into the wet mixture until smooth.
Assemble the Cake
- Line a 24 cm cake pan with baking paper and pour in half of the cake batter. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and spread the prepared custard over the partially baked cake base.
- Add an even layer of Nutella on top of the custard.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the Nutella layer, making sure it covers the surface completely.
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 35 minutes.
Finishing Touches
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely.
- Dust the top with bitter cocoa powder and decorate with a drizzle of Nutella and coffee beans.
Notes
- Use a static oven for even baking results.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before dusting with cocoa powder for a neat finish.