Chocolate Custard Cake

This chocolate custard cake is rich, indulgent, and beautifully moist with layers of creamy vanilla custard baked into every slice.

Finished with icing sugar, fresh raspberries, and extra custard, this comforting dessert is perfect for special occasions or cosy family desserts.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Rich chocolate flavour
• Creamy custard layers
• Moist and decadent texture
• Perfect for entertaining
• Easy homemade dessert

Ingredients

For the Cake

• Butter
• Caster sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Dark chocolate
• Eggs
• Self-raising flour
• Cocoa powder
• Vanilla custard

For the Custard Filling

• Vanilla custard
• Cornflour

To Serve

• Icing sugar
• Fresh raspberries
• Extra vanilla custard

How to Make Chocolate Custard Cake

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

Preheat oven to 160°C.

Grease and line a springform cake pan.

Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until pale and creamy.

Mix in melted chocolate.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 2: Fold in Dry Ingredients

Sift flour and cocoa together.

Fold the flour mixture and some custard into the batter in alternating batches until combined.

Step 3: Layer the Custard

Spoon one-third of the batter into the prepared pan.

Make small indents in the batter.

Combine remaining custard with cornflour and spoon half over the batter.

Repeat layering, finishing with cake batter on top.

Step 4: Bake the Cake

Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Cool slightly before removing from the pan.

Step 5: Serve

Dust with icing sugar.

Serve warm with raspberries and extra custard.

Tips for the Best Chocolate Custard Cake

• Use room temperature butter and eggs
• Don’t overmix the batter
• Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing
• Serve warm for the best texture
• Add extra raspberries for freshness

Serving Suggestions

This cake pairs beautifully with:

• Vanilla custard
• Fresh berries
• Whipped cream
• Vanilla ice cream
• Hot coffee or tea

Storage Tips

• Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days
• Reheat slices gently before serving
• Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months
• Dust with fresh icing sugar before serving

Recipe Variations

Extra Chocolate

Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness.

Berry Twist

Swap raspberries for strawberries or cherries.

Mocha Flavour

Add a teaspoon of instant coffee to the batter for a mocha variation.

Final Thoughts

This chocolate custard cake is rich, comforting, and packed with layers of creamy vanilla custard and decadent chocolate flavour. Perfect served warm with berries and extra custard, it’s an irresistible dessert everyone will love.