Murzynek (Polish chocolate cake)
When we crave a chocolate sponge but feeling a bit lazy to go full out with the whole baking party, this polish treat is my way to go. It’s really easy to execute which makes it a perfect bake for beginners and little cooks.
Murzynek is fluffy, moist and delicate with rich chocolate flavor. On top of that, we will pour a beautiful chocolate glaze! It will quickly disappear from your table! Great with hot tea, coffee, or cocoa. Something for everyone.
Flour, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, and butter. You will always find those ingredients in your pantry which makes this recipe super cheap and within arm’s reach. Quick preparation and baking time will save you if you have unannounced guests or you just need chocolate Now.
Hope you will enjoy and love it as much as millions of Polish people.
Murzynek (Polish chocolate cake)
Ingredients
- 250 g Unsalted Butter
- 1.5 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Water
- 3 tbs Cocao Powder
- 4 Eggs
- 2 cup All-purpose Flour
- 16 g Vanilla Sugar
- 1 tbs Baking Powder
Instructions
- Place butter, sugar, water, cocoa powder, and vanilla sugar in a pot. Put on low heat and stir until all ingredients combine and sugar has melted well. Don’t stop stirring so the sugar won’t burn on the bottom of the pot
- Save half a cup of the cocoa butter on the side and let the rest cool down a bit
- Preheat oven to 180. Grease with butter and dust with flour your baking pan. I use 22×12 and 5cm deep. It’s ok if your pan is a bit longer or deeper. Mine grows quite high
- In the bowl mix flour and baking powder. Mix to combine with whisk, spatula or spoon. Pour your cocoa butter and mix it together by adding gradually eggs. One at the time. If you want to add nuts this is your cue to do so
- Pour the mixture into earlier prepared baking pan and bake for 35-45min. you can check if it’s done with a wooden stick. If it comes out nice and dry the bake is done
- Let it cool a bit and remove it from the form. Place on cooling rack and pour over earlier saved chocolate sauce. Make sure you have a plate underneath to prevent from the mess. Let it set
- All done. Cut into 2 cm slices and enjoy with a nice cuppa