So much I loved the Vanilla Eclair Cake, the Polish Karpatka, that I had to do a chocolate version of it. As a chocolate lover I simply adore this version. Two layers of chocolate choux pastry that are filled with a generous amount of creamy and silky chocolate cream. It s simply hard to resist.
Ingredients
Makes about 10-12 servings
Chocolate Choux Pastry Layers
1/2 cup (65g) flour
1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
1/3 cup (80ml) milk
1/3 cup (80ml) water
2 tsp (10g) sugar
1/2 tsp (2g) salt
2 oz (60g) unsalted butter
3 eggs
Chocolate Filling
2 cups (500ml) milk
2/3 cup (135g) sugar
1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
1 tbsp (10g) cocoa powder
2 eggs
4 oz (120g) semisweet chocolate
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
1/2 tsp (2g) salt
3/4 cup (170g) butter, room temperature
Jelena: I love watching your hardworking hands create wonderful and beautiful wonders! Each of your wonderful recipes carries a dose of sophistication. This chocolate treat is top notch today! We, chocolate lovers, are very pleased with your choice of dessert today! Thank you, our dear cook, for another wonderful recipe that you treated us to today! I can t wait to make this wonderful cake in my kitchen! I will definitely share my impressions with you! Until the next pleasant gathering with you, all the best! Date: 2020-10-23
