Milk Chocolate Charlotte

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease four 8cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Sift together the milk powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.

5. 5

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

6. 6

   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   To make the filling, melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

8. 8

   In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until stiff peaks form.

9. 9

   Fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate until well combined.

10. 10

    To assemble the charlotte, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the chocolate filling on top.

11. 11

    Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of chocolate on top.

12. 12

    Melt the white chocolate and unsalted chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

13. 13

    Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the top of the charlotte and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

    Tip: Optional: garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.