🍫 Boema Cake Recipe (Romanian Chocolate Dessert)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the sponge cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a rectangular or square tray with baking paper.

2. Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy, then gradually add the sugar until stiff peaks form.

3. Gently fold in the egg yolks and vanilla.

4. Sift the flour and cocoa, then gradually incorporate into the egg mixture using a spatula.

5. Pour the batter into the tray and bake for 20–25 minutes. Let it cool, then cut into squares or rectangles.

2. Make the syrup:

1. Boil water with sugar until dissolved, then remove from heat.

2. Add the rum essence and let it cool.

3. Make the chocolate cream:

1. Heat the whipped cream until hot (do not boil), then remove from heat.

2. Add the chopped chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth and creamy.

3. Let it cool, then refrigerate until slightly firm. Whip slightly if needed for a fluffy texture.

4. Assemble the cake:

1. Place each sponge square on a wire rack or tray.

2. Soak each piece with syrup.

3. Pipe or spread the chocolate cream on top of each piece.

4. Pour warm chocolate glaze over the cream to coat the top.

5. Final touch (optional):

• Add a small rosette of whipped cream on top for that classic Boema look.