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Italian Layered Cake with Cream and Chocolate Glaze

Italian Layered Cake with Cream and Chocolate Glaze

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### For the Chocolate Glaze:

* 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
* ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
* 1 tbsp butter (for shine)

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## 👨‍🍳 Instructions

### 1. **Prepare the Cake Layers**

* Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
* Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5–7 minutes).
* Gently fold in sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Add vanilla.
* Pour into a parchment-lined 9-inch round cake pan.
* Bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool, then slice horizontally into two or three even layers.

### 2. **Make the Cream Filling**

* In a saucepan, heat milk until steaming.
* In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch.
* Slowly pour hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking.
* Return to heat and stir until thickened (about 5 minutes).
* Remove from heat, stir in vanilla (and lemon zest if using). Let cool completely.

### 3. **Assemble the Cake**

* Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
* Spread half (or one-third, if using three layers) of the cooled cream filling evenly.
* Repeat with remaining layers and filling.
* Chill the cake in the refrigerator while preparing the glaze.

### 4. **Prepare the Chocolate Glaze**

* Heat the cream until just steaming.
* Pour over chopped chocolate and butter. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
* Let cool slightly, then pour over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

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## 🍰 Tips for Success

* For extra elegance, top with chocolate curls, berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
* Let the cake chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
* You can prepare the cake a day in advance — it actually tastes better the next day!
* Want a boozy twist? Brush the cake layers with a bit of espresso or Amaretto syrup.

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## 🇮🇹 A Taste of Italy at Your Table

This **Italian Layered Cake with Cream and Chocolate Glaze** is more than a dessert — it’s a celebration of flavor and tradition. Creamy, chocolatey, and simply irresistible, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

Whether you’re making it for a special gathering or just indulging in some personal joy, this cake is guaranteed to earn compliments — and probably a few recipe requests too.

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