For the batter
3 eggs
1 cup of sugar (180g)
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour (180g)
1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (90g)
1/2 cup of milk (120ml)
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
For the filling and topping
4 egg yolks
200g of mildly bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup of water (120ml)
1 cup of sugar (180g)
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
Fresh cherries (optional for decoration)
For the batter
3 eggs
1 cup of sugar (180g)
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour (180g)
1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (90g)
1/2 cup of milk (120ml)
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
For the filling and topping
4 egg yolks
200g of mildly bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup of water (120ml)
1 cup of sugar (180g)
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
Fresh cherries (optional for decoration)
Preheat the oven to 400°F (hot)
Grease two 21cm diameter cake pans with butter and reserve
Prepare the batter: in a blender, beat all ingredients until smooth
Divide it between the prepared pans
Place them in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (about 30 minutes)
Remove from the oven, let cool, and unmold
Prepare the filling and topping: place egg yolks and chopped chocolate in the blender and reserve
In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until dissolved
Let it simmer without stirring until it reaches the thread stage (test by dipping your finger into the mixture; if it forms a thread that holds, it's ready)
Blend the ingredients together in a blender, adding the melted butter and beating until smooth
Place one of the cakes on a serving plate and spread 1/3 of the filling over it
Top with the second cake and cover with the remaining filling
If desired, pipe some of the filling onto the cake using a pastry bag, decorate with cherries, and arrange them
Serve at room temperature
(Approximately 331 calories per slice.)