Italian Layered Cake with Cream and Chocolate Glaze

This Italian Layered Cake is a delightful combination of soft sponge, rich pastry cream, and a luscious dark chocolate glaze. The cake is moist, flavorful, and has a hint of rum or cognac, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions or a treat to enjoy with friends and family.

Preparation Time:
Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling time)
Active Time: 40 minutes
Baking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Cream:
2 eggs
80 g (⅓ cup) sugar
40 g (⅓ cup) starch (cornstarch or potato starch)
500 ml (2 cups) milk
For the Cake:
4 eggs
A pinch of salt
120 g (½ cup) sugar
20 ml (1½ tablespoons) vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
150 g (1¼ cups) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Soaking Syrup:
100 g (7 tablespoons) butter
8 g (1 tablespoon) vanilla sugar
20 ml (1½ tablespoons) rum or cognac
30 ml (2 tablespoons) water
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Glaze:
100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate
30 g (2 tablespoons) butter