The cake of my childhood! A cheap, quick and tasty recipe that's suitable for every occasion

Name: The cake of my childhood! A cheap, quick and tasty recipe that's suitable for every occasion
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup milk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup oil; 1 packet baking powder; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 4 egg whites; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 100 g cooking chocolate; 100 ml whipping cream

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Easy to prepare
12 portions
55 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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This cake of my childhood will become a favorite thanks to its quick preparation, simple ingredients and delicious taste. It’s ideal for family celebrations and an afternoon coffee. Try this classic recipe and let yourself be carried away by memories of childhood.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

For the batter:

4 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup oil
1 packet baking powder
3 tablespoons cocoa

For the meringue:

4 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar

For the topping:

100 g cooking chocolate
100 ml whipping cream

Preparation procedure

Preparing the batter: Mix the flour with the baking powder and cocoa. Beat the yolks with the sugar until foamy. Add the milk and oil and mix thoroughly. Gradually fold in the mixture of flour, baking powder and cocoa. Mix into a smooth batter.
Baking the cake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for about 30 minutes.
Preparing the meringue: Beat the egg whites with the sugar and vanilla sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue evenly over the baked cake. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake at 200 °C for another 5 minutes, until the meringue is lightly browned.