CAKE LAYERS
1/4 cup butter,softened
1 cup sugar
3 each large eggs
2/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
CUSTARD
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 cup milk
4 each large eggs yolks,lightly bea
GLAZE
3 oz milk chocolate
1 or semisweet chocolate
1 tbsp butter
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
Directions
PREPARE CAKE LAYERS: Heat oven to 350 degrees.Grease and flour two 9"
round cake pans.In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed,
beat 1/4 cup butter,1 cup sugar,eggs,2/3 cup milk,1 tsp. vanilla and
baking powder about 4 minutes until thoroughly blended and smooth.
Spoon batter into prepared pans;bake 30 minutes until wooden pick
inserted in center of each layer comes out clean.Remove layers to
wire racks to cool completely.
PREPARE EGG CUSTARD: In 2 qt. saucepan,stir 2/3 cup sugar,cornstarch
and salt until thoroughly mixed;slowly stir in 2 1/2 cups milk until
smooth.Bring to boil over medium heat,stirring constantly;cook 1
minute until mixture boils rapidly and thickens.Remove from heat;
very slowly pour lightly beaten egg yolks into hot mixture,stirring
rapidly and constantly to blend and keep smooth.Return mixture to low
heat;cook 1 minute longer.Do not allow to boil.Remove from heat;stir
in 1 tbsp. vanilla.Cool completely,stirring frequently.
PREPARE CHOCOLATE GLAZE: In small heavy saucepan over very low heat,
melt chocolate and 1 tbsp. butter,stirring frequently until blended
and smooth.Remove from heat;stir in confectioners sugar and 1/4 cup
milk until blended and smooth.Keep warm,covered. To assemble: Using
sharp serrated knife,carefully cut cooled layers in half
horizontally.Place one layer,cut side up,on serving platter; spread
with 1/3 cooled custard.Repeat with remaining cake layers and
custard,ending with cake layer,cut side down.Spoon warm glaze over
top of cake,letting mixture drip down sides.Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Servings: 12 servings
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