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Round chocolate cake with a thick, pale lemon custard layer in the middle; a wedge is cut out to show the layers. The top is dusted with cocoa powder and sprinkled with lemon zest, served on a white plate with a few crumbs.

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Chocolate Lemon Custard Cake

1 h 15 min | intermediate

This chocolate lemon custard cake layers moist cocoa-rich sponge with a silky, bright lemon custard that slices beautifully. Perfect for holidays or dinner parties, it feels elegant yet uses simple pantry staples and straightforward techniques.

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