Negro en Camisa
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Venezuelan
Negro en Camisa
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This popular Venezuelan dessert is a soft and smooth dark chocolate cake bathed in English cream. Give it a try, it's simply delicious.
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Ingredients
For the "Negrito" Chocolate Cake:
- 6 oz dark chocolate for baking
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg separated
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp instant coffee powder
- 1/2 cup sugar or to taste
For the "Camisa" Cream:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or grated sarrapia zest
- 4 egg yolk
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour individual cake molds or a baking dish.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave. Slowly add the vegetable oil to the melted chocolate, along with the milk and egg yolks. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs white with sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add the instant coffee powder and mix well.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the chocolate batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake molds or baking dish, filling each mold about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- While the cakes are baking, prepare the "camisa" (cream). In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract (or grated sarrapia zest).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Remove from heat and let the "camisa" cool to room temperature.
- Once the cakes are baked and cooled, pour the prepared "camisa" over the top of each cake, covering it completely.
- Allow the cakes to set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve the "Negro en Camisa" chilled, garnished with chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of cocoa powder, if desired.
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