Chocolate Norwegian Cake (Verdens Beste) Recipe

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan-assisted).
2. Melt 200 g of butter and 200 g of dark chocolate together in a double boiler or gently in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the 5 eggs and 200 g sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture and stir gently to combine.
5. Sift in 100 g of flour and fold it into the mixture gradually, making sure not to overmix.
6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan (round or square).
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Let cool completely before slicing.

2️⃣ Make the Cream Filling:

1. In a saucepan, whisk together 250 ml milk, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 100 g sugar until well combined.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency (about 5–7 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir in the 2 egg yolks and 1 packet of vanilla sugar or 1 tsp vanilla extract while still warm, mixing thoroughly.
4. Once the custard is cool, beat in the 200 g room-temperature butter using a mixer until smooth, creamy, and fluffy.

Assembly